LUNGE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlənj

Definition of lunge

as in jab

a quick thrust anticipated the swordsman's lunge and jumped aside to avoid being stabbed

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verb

as in to dive

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Recent Examples of lunge

Noun

Then activate and mobilize with movements such as walking lunges with reaching and rotating, lateral lunges, step-ups and step-downs. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 The event combines eight runs — each one kilometer — with multiple fitness stations, including the SkiErg, sled push and pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, wall balls, sandbag lunges, and farmers carry. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

Visitors lunged after volleyballs on a sandy court nearby, while others reclined in rows and rows of loungers. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 June 2026 Immediately after Huffman exited the vehicle, the officer lunged into the front seat and regained control of the patrol car, avoiding a potential crash. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunge

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunge

Noun

The conservative content creators have also made personal and sometimes racially charged jabs at Gersten, Melwani and Gramps Getaway employees.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman traded jabs in their final debate before November's election.

— Tom Wait, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of jab

Verb

Here, Benavidez Clayton dives into the reasons behind BCI’s regenerative push, why social impact is a critical piece of the puzzle and how brands can get involved.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Special Agent 0 dove over the ropes to knock down all three of his opponents.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dive

Noun

The farm offers a punch card to residents for $18 and is good for up to 14 punches or around 21 bags of debris.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Hadribeaj attacked the body early, crouching beneath Fundora’s punches and landing looping shots over the top.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of punch

Verb

While there was plenty of skin on display — transparent dresses, breasts covered merely by jewelry or a model’s hand, and plunging necklines — the brand is deeply rooted in inclusivity.

— Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
CoreWeave was the poster child of last week's declines, plunging more than 25%.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of plunge

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