lurch
noun
an act or instance of swaying abruptly.
lurched
Example Sentences
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We got in, the car lurched forward and, I’m not exaggerating, less than a block later, the driver stopped the car, jumped out and opened my door.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Business was winding down for the day at Sendan Shokudo, a diner in Japan's southwestern city of Yatsushiro, when the whole building suddenly lurched.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Oil prices and Treasury yields have lurched higher in tandem over the past three months.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
Wembanyama lurched forward, toppled and slammed the right side of his face on the floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Shawn lurched back to the shop, shaking his head.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
