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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounces (on)
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Tandem jumps are skydiving experiences in which two people, often an instructor and a novice jumper, are attached together for the descent.
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After factoring in room and board and books, the cost jumps to $66,500.
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In the special, Arcuri tackles topics like marital pranks and urinal mind games while contending, on the more serious side, with his wife Katie Thurston’s cancer journey.
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While this study primarily tackles printability, the researchers note that their framework can now be used to test other natural biopolymers.
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Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system and is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Another device, called a 4-Poster bait station, attacks the ticks that congregate on deer’s heads.
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Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.
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“Pounces (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounces%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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