lunge to

Frequency: 5.51.9 per million words

To make a sudden movement to one side or a location.

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Examples (10)

  • The cat suddenly lunged to catch the mouse.
  • He had to lunge to the side to avoid the falling debris.
  • With a quick movement, she lunged to grab the dropping phone.
  • The dog will often lunge to greet visitors at the door.
  • As the ball sailed past, the goalkeeper lunged to make a spectacular save.
  • They watched as the predator lunged to capture its prey.
  • She needed to lunge to the ground to pick up her keys.
  • In fencing, you must swiftly lunge to attack your opponent.
  • The child lunged to reach the tempting cookie on the high shelf.
  • He saw the car coming and lunged to safety just in time.