Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounce (on)
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Since it was founded in 1992, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has provided support and care for the LGBTQ+ community and tackled the stigma that stands in the way of ending AIDS for everyone, everywhere.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026 -
This vivid vocabulary of ineloquence is what distinguishes Rodriguez’s play in a contemporary landscape that’s full of writers tackling similar subject matter.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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In just 18 months, the number of small businesses (using artificial intelligence) to support their marketing efforts has jumped to 43%, according to a recent survey of 34,000 small businesses by the QuickBooks 2026 AI Impact Report.—
TerDawn DeBoe,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The stunned crowd at Nu Stadium got quiet, even as La Familia kept singing and jumping up and down.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
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By the afternoon of April 10, one week after Aldis said she was assaulted, a total of seven additional women reported to police that they were assaulted or molested by Borger during a massage.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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Blanche refused to rule out the notion that individuals convicted of assaulting police officers would be eligible to obtain money.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2026
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Meanwhile, supporters insist their goal is not to attack a student, but to defend women’s sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Pounce (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounce%20%28on%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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