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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
get a jump on the competition by starting early
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Recent Examples of jump
Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, Starlink’s 200Mbps residential plan has jumped from $80 to $85 / month, while the Residential Max plan went from $120 to $130 / month.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 18 May 2026
Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Monterrey rooms on game nights doubled in price, which was the biggest jump for a night in the tournament.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Verb
Vitello’s success or failure carries implications beyond San Francisco, as a positive outcome could open doors for other college coaches to jump straight to the majors, similar to the football and basketball pipelines.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, Starlink’s 200Mbps residential plan has jumped from $80 to $85 / month, while the Residential Max plan went from $120 to $130 / month.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 18 May 2026
Noun
Her silver-earning jump of 16 feet, 11 1/2 inches broke the Priory school record.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Monterrey rooms on game nights doubled in price, which was the biggest jump for a night in the tournament.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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Comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Still, Boeing’s suddenly gone from a standstill to possibly leaping ahead of its European competitor in the what will be the world’s fastest growing market.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Everyone thought the first season was so cringe and felt so bad for her.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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My younger mom self — bless her and her homemade baby food — would cringe looking at my recent Costco haul.—
Ashlee Gadd,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Mary was a vacuum—conceived as little more than an American everywoman—and Lasser rushed to fill that void with her own experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In the second game, Fields had a rushing touchdown and defensive end Donte Campbell had a fumble recovery for a touchdown.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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McCashin's, Eddyline Brewery, Sprig & Fern, and The Free House Pub serve up the drinks, while the hop farms provide the key ingredients.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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First baseman Christian Walker took a tough hop on a grounder hit by Brandon Nimmo to start an inning-ending double play in the sixth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
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For one thing, that extra speed—plus a spike in spin, which has allowed pitchers to throw harder while also making the ball swerve, dive, and kick—has given pitchers an even greater advantage over batters than before.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Lennard scored a late touchdown in the second quarter and had a 6-0 advantage at halftime.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Verb
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At times, she’s been shown wincing on the bench.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Vanderbilt was in a ton of pain, and even the Thunder bench winced at Vanderbilt’s hand.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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But hurry, these fashion-forward picks sell quickly.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Her friend hurried over, not to look up, but to look down — both of them staring at a glowing screen while, just beyond them, Crux was visible in the night sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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The stalemate that existed has been broken, and the Republicans now seem likely to obtain a meaningful edge heading into the midterms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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