LUNGE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlənj

Definition of lunge

as in jab

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

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verb

as in to dive

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Noun

To perform a lunge, stand with the feet shoulder-width apart and step forward with one leg, creating a right angle at the knee. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Aleksandar Stankovic was booked for a lunge on the Brazilian. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

Immediately after Huffman exited the vehicle, the officer lunged into the front seat and regained control of the patrol car, avoiding a potential crash. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for lunge

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Even the cutscene snippet shown revealed nothing, and was just a brief jab at Rockstar about someone using a VPN.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Curt Cignetti does not shy away from conflict, as seen at Big Ten Media Days with his SEC jabs, and now with his scheduling comments about Notre Dame.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of jab

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The sleeveless dress, designed by Carolina Herrera creative director Wes Gordon as part of the fashion house's pre-fall 2026 collection, featured a plunging halter neckline, fitted ruched bodice and full midi-length skirt.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Urban— who finalized his divorce from Kidman in January— coordinated with his former wife in a plunging black pinstripe dress shirt, a matching blazer jacket, and matching trousers.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

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