lunged

past tense of lunge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunged
Verb
  • The stock has plunged nearly 27% in 2025.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
  • This revelation plunged her into a period of intense anxiety and uncertainty.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Begley tipped the ball away, dove on it and then called a timeout, and the Bulldogs scored on the ensuing possession to extend their lead.
    Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • After receiving a reminder of the research mission, Goldberg nodded and dove right into the task.
    André Wheeler, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Lunged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunged. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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