as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
the muggers pounced on the unsuspecting tourists as soon as they rounded the corner
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounce (on or upon)
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The owner of a Wisconsin ski hill is accused of assaulting a 17-year-old boy who did not pay for an entry pass, authorities say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Ruis, who had been arrested by Chula Vista police in December 2023 after being accused of assaulting his wife and children, also had a history of mental illness and had repeatedly threatened other people in jail, including deputies, the lawsuit adds.—
Kelly Davis,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The case, which generated headlines around the world, comes amid rising hostility against Muslims and Palestinians in the U.S. since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023.—
Sophia Tareen and Melissa Perez Winder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Despite losing all three, there were significant improvements collectively and individually, with contributions from attacking starlets Nico Paz, who scored against Atalanta, and Diao, who got the equaliser against Juventus.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this week, the U.N. humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) reported that armed men had raided at least two hospitals in North Kivu’s capital Goma, abducting dozens of patients.—
Paul Tilsley,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Gregorios Bishara, priest of the Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, was martyred this morning at the hands of the pro-HTS armed factions that raided the city of Baniyas.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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During their Dolce & Gabbana x SKIMS shoot, Kim asked if anyone remembered when Kourtney stormed into her classroom to take back a pair of Levi jeans that Kim borrowed without permission.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The awards show went on against the odds but there was further drama on the night when actress Adèle Haenel and director Céline Sciamma stormed out of the auditorium in protest at the Best Director win for Polanski.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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When storms strike, millions of users visit PowerOutage.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Corolla was struck head-on by a Dodge Dart SXT which was being driven east, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Pounce (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounce%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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