lunging

present participle of lunge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunging
Verb
  • Other than grabbing sunscreen, rash guard and a snack, her day’s work involved inspecting various coral reefs and diving down sixty feet to the ocean floor.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Snook likens the performance to diving into a very cold swimming pool.
    Hannah-Rose Yee, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In one set of photos, she is seen wearing a black dress with a plunging neckline from the collection.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The dress featured a plunging neckline and thick straps with a hemline above Cavallari’s knees.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Lunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunging. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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