Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounces (on)
Verb
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While countries such as Spain and clubs such as Barcelona train their young players for years using the same system, with the same positional requirements and following the same procedures, Germany jumps from trend to trend.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026 -
At 42 mph, the risk jumps to 50%.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Olga Khazan tackles this challenge for herself with a determination that’s both comical and admirable.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Patience, the British detective series about a young police archivist who tackles crimes, has been sold into more territories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The disease occurs when babies ingest botulism spores that germinate in the intestine and produce a dangerous toxin that attacks the nervous system.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Symptoms of measles, a virus that attacks the lungs and airways, can include fever, cough, a blotchy rash, and red, watery eyes.—
Andrew Jones,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The White House told ProPublica that anyone who assaults federal immigration agents would be prosecuted.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Kid also physically assaults Apollonia at one point.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Pounces (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounces%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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