Thesaurus results for POUNCE (ON)

pounce (on)

verb

Definition of pounce (on)

as in to tackle

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Those countries also have more resources to tackle earthquake risk.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
But the way the Panthers had their depth chart set up — signing Walker as well as tackle Stone Forsyth in free agency — playing immediately didn’t necessarily have to be in the cards for Freeling.

— Alex Zietlow July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of tackle

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Once Platner dropped out on July 10, a flood of former governor candidates — including Jackson — and others jumped to try to take Platner's place.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
With both blockades fueling fears over global energy supplies, the price of international benchmark Brent crude oil jumped above the $100 a barrel threshold Thursday for the first time since May before dropping back down.

— Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 July 2026

Definition of jump

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King accused of assault, charged with misdemeanors While King was detained, a police officer told one of her neighbors at the scene that King was suspected of assaulting a National Guard member, the claim said.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
The charges allege that some players assaulted a sophomore after two practices.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of assault

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Okot applied that advice by limiting unnecessary dribbles and attacking the basket more efficiently.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
With attacking talent aplenty – including star man Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola – Zidane will have to figure out a way to find harmony among his forward options.

— Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

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