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