lunges 1 of 2

noun

plural of lunge
as in jabs
a quick thrust anticipated the swordsman's lunge and jumped aside to avoid being stabbed

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lunges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lunge
as in plunges

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Recent Examples of lunges
Noun
In the video, Porizkova can be seen doing exercises such as hammer curls, cable pulls, deadlifts, pull-ups, lunges and others. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Tony doesn’t flinch when a polar bear at the zoo lunges toward him. — Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 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 Electric motors deliver their power immediately, and the Trailseeker lunges forward with an enthusiasm that may surprise anyone expecting the traditional mild-mannered Subaru experience. — Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Dynamic body weight lunges (to strengthen the legs, hips and core while improving balance during movement). — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 In the clip, the massive animal repeatedly lunges from the water, following closely behind the boat. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunges
  1. jabs
  2. plunges
  3. punches
  4. dives
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 jabs
Verb
  • Rather than upside-down loops and corkscrews, the two-decade-old coaster focuses on velocity and downhill plunges.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While firms have no doubt been following the progress of international regulations and the formation of new standards for years now, supply chain visibility positively plunges beyond Tier 1.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of plunges
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 punches
Verb
  • This version of the game follows the same puzzle formula as previous titles in the series, but adds in a dog companion for an extra layer of complexity and action, and dives deeper into the dark undertones previous games hinted at.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibit also dives into innovations from the house, from the use of unconventional materials in high-jewelry creations to the Question Mark, a clasp-free necklace introduced in 1879 that gave women more independence in accessorizing.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dives

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“Lunges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunges. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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