POUNCES (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

pounces (on or upon)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pounce (on or upon)

as in attacks

to take sudden, violent action against the muggers pounced on the unsuspecting tourists as soon as they rounded the corner

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After the match, David Finlay attacks White before the rest of the Bang Bang Gang runs down to make the save.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Lawsuit attacks diversity efforts The lawsuit comes amid a broader crackdown on diversity initiatives nationwide as conservatives argue similar programs treat white people unfairly.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of attacks

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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
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

Definition of assaults

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In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Definition of raids

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Sharon Stone storms the runway at the Vetements Spring Summer 2027 fashion show during Paris Men's Fashion Week on June 26.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
In a flashback to the Italian inn, Lestat storms in on Gabriella sleeping with a rando, having heard her through the walls.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of storms

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John Waters strikes a pose at the 2026 Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland, California on July 19.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
The series of intimate dispatches was widely credited for its courage and also for raising awareness of the disease, which strikes men far less often than women.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

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