pounces 1 of 2

Definition of pouncesnext
plural of pounce

pounces

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pounce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounces
attacks
Noun
  • Israel’s government has repeatedly criticized its counterpart in Australia for failing to address antisemitic attacks in the country.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
  • At least 77 people were killed in various attacks in Kordofan due to drone warfare in February.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Pounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounces. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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