pounced; pouncing
1
a
: to swoop upon and seize something with or as if with talons
b
: to seize upon and make capital of something (such as another's blunder or an opportunity)
2
: to make a sudden assault or approach
pounced; pouncing
: to dust, rub, finish, or stencil with pounce
1
: a fine powder formerly used to prevent ink from spreading
2
: a fine powder for making stenciled patterns
Examples of pounce in a Sentence
Verb (1)
the muggers pounced on the unsuspecting tourists as soon as they rounded the corner
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
As Robinson sprinted down the ramp, he was pounced by John Cena, who continued to act like a babyface and was cheered for it.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
An ancient breed, born to hunt, to sniff out blood and pounce.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
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Verb
Rafael Santos’ ball into the box was kept in-bounds by Ramiro Enrique before Pašalić pounced onto the loose ball at the top of the box and powered it home.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
As Robinson sprinted down the ramp, he was pounced by John Cena, who continued to act like a babyface and was cheered for it.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
However, the occasional scuffle—or pounce—between pets is often just part of their play routine, especially if both are young or have playful temperaments.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
An ancient breed, born to hunt, to sniff out blood and pounce.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
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“Pounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pounce. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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