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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouncing (on)
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Victor sprung into action, knocking the gun away and tackling his father.
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As families process the shock, their first priorities should center on securing official records, establishing clear reporting channels with law enforcement, and tackling immediate financial triage.
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Metro Detroit drivers might notice gas station prices jumping 10 to 20 cents a gallon around July 1.
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But jumping back in too quickly or pushing yourself too hard are some of the fastest ways to get injured.
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These are pictures of everyone competing at the tournament, wearing their nation’s kit, usually posing pretty seriously, but occasionally mugging for the camera.
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Anticipating that someone might tip off TMZ about his presence at Disney World, the Republican Florida senator Rick Scott posted a photo of himself mugging for the camera there.
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He is accused of attacking a 27-year-old man with a beer mug inside the Hula Bar on Saturday night.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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In 2017 and 2018, Werhan was arrested on separate occasions in Pittsfield, Massachusetts for allegedly assaulting his father and girlfriend, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Weinstein was originally convicted of assaulting both Mann and Haley in 2020, but that verdict was overturned on a 4-3 vote by the state’s highest court in 2024.
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The race partly revolved around the war in Gaza, with Lander assailing Goldman for not being critical enough of Israel.
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Rabb was propelled by a constellation of progressive groups, charting a path to victory partly by assailing his own party as listening more to donors than voters.
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“Pouncing (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouncing%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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