lunging

present participle of lunge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunging
Verb
  • Allen caught it while diving to his right, away from Moss.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The City Council will have a chance to offer amendments to the mayor’s proposal in the coming weeks after diving into the details during budget hearings.
    Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey report for August, which was released on Tuesday, showed that construction job openings were nearly halved, plunging by 115,000 roles — the second-largest drop on record.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Madonna opted for a black satin look with a plunging neckline that showed off a hint of cleavage, while Lourdes also went for a plunging scoop neck dress that showed off her tattoos.
    Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Lunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunging. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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