pounce (on)

Definition of pounce (on)next

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounce (on)
Verb
  • Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Every gardener needs a sturdy pair of shears to tackle pruning jobs.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Bond puts increase in value when bond prices fall and interest rates rise, allowing investors to offset losses elsewhere in their portfolios if borrowing costs jump unexpectedly.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 June 2026
  • Indiana forward Myisha Hines-Allen jumped into the scrum.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Louis rips his spine out, dislocates his jaw, and reads Claudia’s diary entries about how she was repeatedly assaulted by him.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Prosecutors are moving to dismiss charges against a man in Minneapolis who was accused of assaulting federal officers.
    Conor Wight, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
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“Pounce (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounce%20%28on%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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