Synonyms of lunges

lunges 1 of 2

noun

plural of lunge

as in jabs

a quick thrust

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jabs
• punches
• digs
• pokes
• pushes
• nudges
• sticks
• dabs
• shoves
• stabs
• jerks
• jams
• jogs

lunges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lunge

as in plunges

Related Words

• plunges
• dives
• dips
• sinks
• settles
• submerges
• immerses
• submerses

Dissimilar Words

• rides
• swims
• floats
• hangs
• glides
• drifts
• hovers
• sails
• suspends
• poises
• wafts
• dangles
• buoys
• bobs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lunges

Noun

Since your front leg does most of the work, lunges can place more demand on your quads than bilateral exercises like squats, said Hribick. — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 29 July 2026

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

As the animal’s eyes morph into those of the cowboy, the imagery blurs the line between predator and lover before the panther suddenly lunges. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

This resistance band exercise is a modification of lunges and side steps to build strength in the muscles supporting your knees, ideally without triggering any existing knee pain. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026

Researchers defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight, such as press ups, squats and lunges. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026

Compound movements like squats, deadlifts, rows and lunges place exactly the right kind of stress on the hip, spine and tibia, the sites most vulnerable to fracture. — Allison Palmer updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

Researchers defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight — things like pushups, squats, lunges, and traditional weightlifting. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026