lunging

Definition of lungingnext
present participle of lunge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunging
Verb
  • How to pursue time freedom as a couple That process, Hill says, with starts with encouraging couples to dream together rather than diving straight into numbers.
    Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Within the opening minutes of the 80-61 win over Rutgers at Williams Arena on Saturday, Grove was diving on the floor for loose balls and battling for rebounds.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The silence of the lake—save for the gentle peal of church bells on Sunday mornings and the plop of ducks plunging beneath the water surface—is a rare and unforgettable pleasure.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The latest Middle East conflict continues spiraling days after Israel and the US launched their joint operation on Iran, killing more than 1,000 people, triggering retaliatory strikes on Israel and neighboring Gulf states and plunging the region into fear and uncertainty.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Lunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunging. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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