lunge
noun
a sudden forward thrust, as with a sword or knife; stab.
Example Sentences
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She posted a video of herself squatting with heavy weights 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
For Safdie, that process entails going to a vulnerable place with his composer, lunging for the feelings as best he can.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
Jabs were scarce; instead, the fight descended into clinches from Clarke and heavy leaning from TKV, with lunging, telegraphed punches punctuating the action.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
“Hi, there,” I say, before lunging toward Woo.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
