Thesaurus results for POUNCE (ON)

pounce (on)

verb

Definition of pounce (on)

as in to tackle

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Then there’s the entertainment team including a pair of dancers who tackle everything from the tango to bachata, a singer who goes for Alicia Keys-style ballads, a jazzy vocalist, and a piano player.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Turning cryptographic posture management into a continuous discipline involves tackling people, process and technology aspects.

— Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of tackle

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During the first challenge, Candace Cameron Bure asked her why Rose jumped out of the helicopter feet first instead of backward.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
As fire ripped through the apartment building, the stepfather of five paused to talk the unidentified pregnant woman out of jumping from the second-story window to the dirt and concrete below.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of jump

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During a recent walk-through with city officials, an encampment resident asked for help after witnessing people entering the encampment and assaulting and robbing residents.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Police said three people were charged with assaulting an emergency worker during the demonstration.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of assault

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Qatar and Oman have also been attacked by Iranian drones and missiles.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Fire grows after manhunt keeps crews out The Mineral Fire grew to 18 acres by Monday morning after the armed manhunt prevented firefighters from attacking it for hours.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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