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as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the room lurched with every jolt of the earthquake
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as in to stagger
to move forward while swaying from side to side
dressed in his zombie costume, the boy lurched down the street in his quest for Halloween candy
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as in washout
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Recent Examples of lurch
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
21 June 2026
When Colombia heads to the polls June 21, the region will be watching to see if the nation joins the right-wing surge across Latin America, with Chile, Honduras, and Costa Rica lurching to the political right over the past year.
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Manuel Rueda,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
Is this just the usual lurch into the All-Star Break, a comical stretch of lousy basketball karma … or something else?
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Latin America has lurched rightward in recent elections, as governments scramble to curtail violence stemming from record cocaine production.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
21 June 2026
When Colombia heads to the polls June 21, the region will be watching to see if the nation joins the right-wing surge across Latin America, with Chile, Honduras, and Costa Rica lurching to the political right over the past year.
—
Manuel Rueda,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2026
Noun
In fact, the more profound political evolution of modern times has been the Democratic Party’s rapid lurch to the far left — and American voters are starting to notice.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
Is this just the usual lurch into the All-Star Break, a comical stretch of lousy basketball karma … or something else?
—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurch
Verb
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In congressional races across the country, a new crop of super PACs is taking to the air with millions of dollars worth of advertisements to sway voters.
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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Steely and deliberate songwriting that casually staggers down the line between rhythm and melody, laced with loose yet conscious jams.
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To ensure Miami 305 can still meet the league's minimum roster requirements, the suspensions will be staggered.
Noun
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Overnight rainfall coupled with the arrival of storms Saturday means the region could see a washout.
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While a few storms will be possible, the current forecast does not suggest a washout.
Verb
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The early goal from Germany was a bit demoralizing for the South American team, but Nilson Angulo was able to shake it off with a beautiful shot in the ninth minute to equalize.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
Noun
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Some even spent the night outdoors, fearing further collapses.
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That puts the whole system at risk for collapse, said Aaron Weiss, executive director of the Center for Western Priorities.
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In a scandal that rocked the business, Davis was fired from Columbia in May 1973, accused of defrauding the company of $94,000 in expense-account violations, including paying for his son Fred’s bar mitzvah and a renovation of his apartment.
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Whitehead took the stage at around seven, rocking at the hips like a boxer readying himself to deliver a quick knockout.
Noun
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Two stunning second-round upsets happen at Wimbledon as former champion Maria Sharapova and two-time runner-up Andy Roddick are ousted.
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In 2022, Renard coached Saudi Arabia, which pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets by defeating Argentina in group play.
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There were missteps for Arista along the way, including the Milli Vanilli fiasco of the late 1980s, but the label would become a destination where artists would revive their careers after commercial step-backs or dormancy.
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If only the look from the outside-in had measured up the same way instead of descending into a fiasco as thousands faced infuriating delays getting to the stadium.
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“Lurch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurch. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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