as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the outfielder leaped into the air to catch the ball before it went over the fence
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Recent Examples of leap
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The 1970s were truly when science fiction cinema made astronomical leaps into the public's consciousness and catapulted out of the B-movie bin to become a respected entertainment genre.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Patchett crafts characters who feel like close friends, dialogue that leaps off the page and an unforgettable family story.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Noun
Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The 1970s were truly when science fiction cinema made astronomical leaps into the public's consciousness and catapulted out of the B-movie bin to become a respected entertainment genre.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
Verb
On cue, a Frey leaps out and stabs Robb’s pregnant wife Talisa (Oona Chaplin) in the stomach, and a volley of crossbow arrows lay into Robb and his friends.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Patchett crafts characters who feel like close friends, dialogue that leaps off the page and an unforgettable family story.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leap
Noun
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Rodríguez said 7,800 volunteers have now registered through the event center known as the Poliedro de Caracas, a dramatic jump from the 2,697 registered Saturday afternoon.
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Unlike China’s earlier ski-jump carriers, Fujian can launch heavier aircraft with more fuel and weapons, improving both range and combat effectiveness.
Verb
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Imagine hopping out your back door to see two massive kangaroos trading blows.
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Berhalter tied the score again four minutes into the second half, latching onto a loose ball at the top of the penalty area and one-hopping a right-footed shot just inside the near post.
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“Leap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leap. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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