as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
the muggers pounced on the unsuspecting tourists as soon as they rounded the corner
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounce (on or upon)
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Jurors watched footage of Combs viciously assaulting Ventura and saw photos of her injuries from various beatings inflicted during their relationship.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025 -
At times, the boy was restrained and choked and assaulted in his dorm room bed.—
Richard Winton
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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In 1940: The Battle of Britain began as German forces bombed shipping convoys in the English Channel, attacking its ports and radar stations.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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But one cost of that strong-arm approach quickly became apparent when Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced his retirement right after after Trump attacked him for opposing the bill, creating an open seat that will become Democrats’ best Senate opportunity in 2026.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Bread and milk were in short supply after worried customers raided shelves at grocery stores and bakeries.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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His story came into the spotlight after law enforcement raided Jamaica's Atlantis Leadership Academy.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Is it expected to storm over the weekend in Grand Rapids?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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Just over 1 kilometer to the west on Hardware Lane – one of the city’s most popular areas for restaurants and nightlife – about 20 protesters stormed into an Israeli restaurant, chanting slogans, police said.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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According to Secretary of State Bill Galvin, the ongoing dispute between the company and more than 450 striking members of Teamsters Local 25 should have been resolved already.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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The Biden administration, while criticized for its own handling of immigration, struck regional agreements to manage migrant flows — including allowing Mexico to accept thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans under specific terms.—
Antonio Maria Delgado
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Pounce (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounce%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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