ambushing

present participle of ambush

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ambushing The offense also turned in another strong performance, ambushing Scherzer for three runs out of the gate before later getting home runs from Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Narvaez to turn the game into a rout. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 The entertainment giant accused Sling TV’s parent of ambushing it with the offering, allegedly without consultation, to capitalize on the starts of the college football and NFL seasons. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 The president has constantly mocked Powell on social media, and accused him of mismanaging renovations of the Fed’s headquarters, even ambushing the Fed chief with a new cost estimate for a facility renovation in front of rolling television cameras. Tobias Burns, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025 Meanwhile, rogues’ daggers deal heavy damage when ambushing foes with a flurry of stamina-draining attacks. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambushing
Verb
  • The role of the double pivot is to protect the centre-backs and provide the defensive foundation when the team is attacking.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The Real Housewives of New York City star was arrested in December 2017 after reportedly attacking a police officer in Palm Beach, Florida — nearly one year after she wed now-ex Tom D'Agostino.
    Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At least one protester was arrested, accused of assaulting a federal officer, according to DHS.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Before the election, Gianforte was charged with assaulting a reporter on the campaign trail and had pleaded guilty after his victory.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ohtani went on to win the World Series with the Dodgers in his first season, capturing the National League MVP as well, without even pitching.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Every frame of the film feels intentional, capturing the river and forests of the Amazon with great attention to the light and sounds of the region.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Ambushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambushing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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