lunge
noun
a sudden forward thrust, as with a sword or knife; stab.
Example Sentences
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The finish was epitomized in the final minutes when, leading by five, Smart had a lunging, slapping steal before throwing a perfect bounce pass to a driving James, who finished with a dunk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Anthony Gordon received a three-match ban for a lunging challenge on Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
She posted a video of herself doing squats with heavy weight and lunging on the knee, protected by a brace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
With the game still scoreless in the 29th minute, Romero -- who has been vocal in his criticism of Tottenham's owners lately -- was dismissed after lunging in to catch Casemiro on the ankle.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
“Who are you?” demanded Dozer, lunging forward with a fierce air bite.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
