Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounces (on)
Verb
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In Hartford alone, that number jumps to 23%.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026 -
The show then jumps ahead to the start of the next summer in Barry’s Bay, where Percy works to reopen the tavern.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Parents will be just as grateful for an entertaining, kid-friendly show that tackles such nuanced topics.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
8 Dec. 2025
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What this means for you Air taxis may feel far off, yet this solution tackles a real problem.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Vitello said the agency tracks every time officers use force as well as any time someone attacks its officers.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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As the Xenomorph is about to kill him, Wendy attacks the beast with a hook.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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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.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Pounces (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounces%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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