Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: pounced

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Usage examples:

Alexis Mac Allister produced a moment of magic to restore Liverpool’s lead, lashing a drive into the top corner from distance for his first goal for the club but Kenny Tete pounced from close range shortly before half-time to level.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/12/liverpool-hit-late-double-to-preserve-premier-league-home-record/

Although the game remained in the balance, Wrexham were in control and the second goal finally arrived in the 71st minute when Ben Tozer pounced.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/23918269.wrexham-second-league-two-beating-gills/?ref=rss

Before the ball could bounce out of bounds, Chism pounced on it, recovering the ball in the end zone to give Houston a commanding 41-7 lead.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/usfl/usfl-week-4-live-updates-houston-gamblers-vs-philadelphia-stars

But the 10 men added to their lead within four minutes when Jota pounced after Neto could only palm Dominik Szoboszlai’s effort into his path.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/ten-man-liverpool-beat-bournemouth-brighton-go-top-of-premier-league/

But the drama was not over as substitute Sebastian Bowerman pounced two minutes into 13 of added-on time to make it 3-3 only for Joe Quigley to glance in a header for 4-3 in the 98th minute to spark wild celebrations.

Source: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-edge-seven-goal-thriller-against-dorking-wanderers-how-the-action-unfolded-4244954

Christian Kouame pounced on a loose ball 14 minutes from time to win it for Fiorentina.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/serie-a-lookman-scores-in-atalantas-defeat-at-florentina/

City pounced to secure the on the final day and Rodgers - whose side were never touted as contenders in pre-season - was sacked just 18 months later.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jamie-carragher-shares-liverpool-theory-28001665

Crimson flames tied through my ears, rollin' high and mighty traps pounced with fire on flaming roads using ideas as my maps.

Source: https://www.fark.com/comments/12787046?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=comments&utm_campaign=fark

Forest officials said the boy identified as Dambaru Majhi of Katingpani village was playing when a leopard pounced upon and dragged him into the forest close to the village.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/leopard-mauls-woman-to-death-in-odisha-9013389/

Former President Donald Trump pounced on the news Thursday, accusing DeSantis of “single-handedly” losing the investment and costing the state thousands of jobs “because he was too weak to fight for his state.”

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/05/19/desantis-doubles-down-on-war-with-disney-zero-chance-state-will-back-down-after-cancellation-of-1-billion-project/

For Ten Hag, though, the success over Fulham was far from convincing and required multiple important saves from Onana before Fernandes pounced on defensive errors to grab all three points.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/11475884/ten-hag-equals-record-man-utd-wins/

From the short corner, Yan Dhanda delivered a superb ball and White pounced to head home his sixth goal of the campaign.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/ross-county/5356183/rangers-2-1-ross-county-the-verdict-player-ratings-talking-points-and-star-man-as-staggies-are-edged-out-in-glasgow/

Giulia then pounced and finished the deal with the Glorious Driver in 7:59.

Source: https://411mania.com/wrestling/pantojas-stardom-5-star-grand-prix-night-2-review-7-29-23/

He and his two colleagues followed him to where he lived and pounced on him as he was entering.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2023-08-14-meyiwa-trial-hears-how-cop-from-taxi-team-found-gun-at-mthobisi-mncubes-home/

He pounced on a goalkeeping error by Clever Mkungula, who failed to hold on to a harmless ball and the Dedza hitman provided the final flourish from close range, no sweat.

Source: https://mwnation.com/bullets-survive-dedza-scare/

“I don’t know if there were any, I don’t know how many, I don’t know whether there are any,” Garland said, as Massie pounced.

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/watch-house-republican-accuses-garland-of-perjury-while-reviving-ray-epps-conspiracy-theory/

Jey started coming down the stairs and then Jimmy pounced on Zayn, stomping on him in the corner.

Source: https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/sami-zayn-faces-jimmy-uso-wwe-smackdown-bloodline-continues-fracture-roman-reigns/

Jones's alleged teenager attacker pounced a few roads behind Chiswick High Road, the town's main shopping area, where thieves have been targeting stores daily.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12420071/Fortress-Chiswick-affluent-suburb-home-rich-famous-fallen-victim-terrifying-crime-wave-seen-Aled-Jones-threatened-machete-commuters-mugged-boutique-owners-forced-lock-doors.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign

Jon Hardy was sent on a run, his cross was closed down, but he pounced on the return ball smashing into the top corner.

Source: https://www.newtonnews.co.uk/aycliffe-senior-football-news-6/