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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouncing
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While Qataris may now indeed question the value of their military cooperation with the United States and its designation of Qatar as a major non-NATO ally, Turkey’s military presence in the country also failed to prevent Israel from attacking.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Show Viz Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest had counter-attacking licked.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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But, new research reveals that — despite their vast difference in size — these marine mammals often enjoy playful interactions, much like a Great Dane romping with a Chihuahua.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Contreras tagged Randy Rodriguez’s hanging slider in the bottom of the ninth, cavorting around the bases while his teammates spilled out of the home dugout.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, the 40-year-old pop star was spotted taking a dip in the ocean and frolicking on the beach in Miami, Florida.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Suicune and several other Pokémon frolicking in a picturesque stream in key artwork for Pokémon TCG Pocket's Secluded Springs expansion.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Pouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouncing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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