pounce (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounce (on)
Verb
  • Chicago has a long history of tackling complex challenges with practical innovation.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • Nathan Lane, celebrated for Tony-winning comedic roles in ‘The Producers’ and other musicals, tackles Willy Loman in a casting choice that surprised some when the revival was announced.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • After the United States and Iran failed to agree on the peace proposal on May 10, oil prices jumped $3 a barrel.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • Sony — The stock jumped more than 6% after the company announced a joint venture with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to develop and manufacture image sensors.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Over the last four months, Burke has been arrested four times for crimes ranging from petit larceny to burglary to assault.
    Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
  • Later Thursday evening, also near Lake Merritt, police said a person suspected of arson resisted arrest and assaulted another officer, sending that officer to the hospital.
    Da Lin, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • In fact, the Sixers will be better equipped to attack this Knicks flaw if Embiid can return at any point in the series.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
  • In one of the evening’s most striking moments, Raman accused Bass and Pratt of working together to attack her.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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“Pounce (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounce%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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