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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounces (on)
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As signaled by the season 2 finale, The Last of Us season 3 jumps back in time a few days to the arrival of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) in Seattle while on the hunt for Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), the woman who killed Joel (Pedro Pascal).—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026 -
Kerim Alajbegovic will likely start on the left, and the 18-year-old jumps off the screen.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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So, this tackles two issues at once.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Tiny Timber Homes Living in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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In a 1998 study published in Toxicon, researchers revealed that the inland taipan’s venom comprises a sophisticated mix of biologically active compounds, each of which attacks multiple physiological systems simultaneously.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The bodycam footage shows Rivas swimming across the water before an alligator gives chase and attacks him.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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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 16 Jun. 2026.
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