jump in

verb

jumped in; jumping in; jumps in
informal
: to say something about a subject that another person is already talking about : to join a conversation
Jump in if you have any questions.

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Leading chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company fell by 7% on Friday, despite reporting a 77% jump in quarterly operating profit. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 July 2026 Florida has also seen a jump in cases and is now reporting 106 cases of the stomach bug for 2026, similarly, with nearly all cases reported in June and July. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Researchers also expect a jump in premiums for families without employer insurance who purchase policies on state marketplaces such as Covered California. Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Nee did not report any contributions, while Brewer reported raising a little over $100,000 — not far from the mayor’s total despite only jumping in the race in late June. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jump in

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“Jump in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20in. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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