Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounces (on)
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Mark Hallberg Hallberg, 39, jumps out as the most viable replacement for Melvin among the Giants’ internal options despite having no experience managing in the majors.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025 -
At the pickup location, often down a remote dirt road, lawyers said, a group of migrants jumps into the car.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Today, host Ashley Haas tackles the latest NFL betting news and previews Sunday's games with actor Kamil McFadden.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The monkey’s genitals are burned with a candle, and it is placed in a cage with a mongoose, which attacks it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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But together a picture emerges of a long-standing movement eager to stop anyone who attacks a principle or personality its adherents hold dear.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Pounces (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounces%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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