Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounces (on)
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Becoming a master of quadruple jumps that no one else can land, rising with all the ease of a young Michael Jordan—before landing on a pair of butcher knives, on ice.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026 -
No other men’s skater attempted three quadruple jumps Sunday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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McMahon now tackles topics like government shutdowns, international relations and the lessons of presidential history.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
4 Feb. 2026
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The experienced sports media manager Tim Percival tackles crisis management in his excellent book On the Record & On the Ball, a look at how elite coaches handle the media, released last year.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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After going to a hematologist, Natalie learned that her blood basically attacks fetuses.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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After a serial killer attacks a Florida State University sorority house leaving multiple sisters dead, the stakes have never been higher.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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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 10 Feb. 2026.
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