Synonyms of lunge

lunge 1 of 2

noun

ˈlənj 

as in jab

a quick thrust

anticipated the swordsman's lunge and jumped aside to avoid being stabbed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jab
• punch
• stab
• push
• poke
• dig
• nudge
• jerk
• shove
• stick
• dab
• jam
• jog

lunge

2 of 2

verb

as in to dive

Related Words

• dive
• plunge
• sink
• settle
• dip
• submerge
• immerse
• submerse

Dissimilar Words

• swim
• ride
• hang
• sail
• glide
• drift
• float
• hover
• suspend
• bob
• waft
• dangle
• poise
• buoy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lunge

Noun

Denied a point of view or much in the way of a closeup, the CG killer never feels a particularly distinctive or palpable presence, while its lunges take on a fairly predictable pattern. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 July 2026

Walking lunges, high-knee marches and squats in shallow water strengthen the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves. — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

Verb

Then to tie a bow on the outing, Scott got Pavin Smith to lunge after an outside slider and ground into the final out of the game. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

The bass kept boring doggedly toward shore, lunging and vaulting into the air in ponderous leaps. — Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026