as in attacking
to lie in wait for and attack by surprise
the king's enemies planned to ambush the royal coach on the way to Paris and capture the king
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Recent Examples of ambushing
Prosecutors, meanwhile, have alleged that Mangione meticulously planned the killing for months, documenting his thoughts in journals and traveling across the country before ambushing Thompson in New York City.
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Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Lit up by minor-leaguers ambushing first-pitch fastballs?
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Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Arizona’s offense set the tone for the night by absolutely ambushing Ray, needing just six pitches to plate four runs.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Atletico’s path to the semifinals has been taking first-leg leads — ambushing Tottenham at home then winning at Barcelona — before riding out severe pressure in the return game.
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ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Israel’s offensive, which lasted just over a month, was largely seen as a success for Hezbollah, with the militant group holding off Israeli advances and ambushing troops in the south of the country.
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Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026
Grass lines in 8 to 15 feet of water make a perfect location for ambushing their prey and hiding from other predatory fish like muskies.
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Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
Rajabi was therefore reduced to meeting Khamenei by ambushing him after evening prayers in his compound.
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Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2026
The man accused of ambushing two West Virginia National Guard members in a shooting in the nation's capital, killing one and wounding another, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Lit up by minor-leaguers ambushing first-pitch fastballs?
—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Arizona’s offense set the tone for the night by absolutely ambushing Ray, needing just six pitches to plate four runs.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Atletico’s path to the semifinals has been taking first-leg leads — ambushing Tottenham at home then winning at Barcelona — before riding out severe pressure in the return game.
—
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Israel’s offensive, which lasted just over a month, was largely seen as a success for Hezbollah, with the militant group holding off Israeli advances and ambushing troops in the south of the country.
—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026
Grass lines in 8 to 15 feet of water make a perfect location for ambushing their prey and hiding from other predatory fish like muskies.
—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
Rajabi was therefore reduced to meeting Khamenei by ambushing him after evening prayers in his compound.
—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2026
The man accused of ambushing two West Virginia National Guard members in a shooting in the nation's capital, killing one and wounding another, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges.
—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambushing
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He is accused of attacking a 27-year-old man with a beer mug inside the Hula Bar on Saturday night.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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In 2017 and 2018, Werhan was arrested on separate occasions in Pittsfield, Massachusetts for allegedly assaulting his father and girlfriend, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Weinstein was originally convicted of assaulting both Mann and Haley in 2020, but that verdict was overturned on a 4-3 vote by the state’s highest court in 2024.
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On the top floor, there were wooden beams and skylights capturing the sunset.
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Democratic votes split for governor In a candidate field that saw far more competition for Democrats than Republicans, GOP candidate Hilton was the single most popular governor candidate in the county, capturing about 30% of the vote.
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“Ambushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambushing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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