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lunging

Definition of lungingnext
present participle of lunge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunging
Verb
  • For the basketball vision, Chu showed it by crunching numbers, diving into shot profiles and showing prospects what could be possible.
    Brendan Marks, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • On a separate note, art, fertility and hobbies will bring you so much joy — so focus on these areas rather than just diving straightaway into work.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In another look from the trip, Nader debuted a matching leopard-print top with a plunging neckline, finishing the outfit with oversized sunglasses, a straw cowboy hat and a gold pendant.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The Bridesmaids alum put a NSFW twist on power dressing at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday night, turning heads in nothing but a sheer layer of mesh and a black velvet bow tie under her belly button-plunging blazer.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Lunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunging. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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