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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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Fancy jumping off into the deep end?
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2026
The jump came after assets invested in domestic equities more than doubled in value, adding nearly $3 billion to the pool within the period.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
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Verb
The Heat will become the third NBA team to jump to an over-the-air affiliate as the primary way to distribute local game broadcasts, joining the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Fancy jumping off into the deep end?
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Noun
Disney went to market this year initially seeking $10 million for a 30-second ad in its coming 2027 broadcast of Super Bowl LXI, a significant jump up from the price NBC initially sought last year for its broadcast of Super Bowl LX.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2026
The jump came after assets invested in domestic equities more than doubled in value, adding nearly $3 billion to the pool within the period.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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Both Donald and Si attended Syracuse University for a while but leaped impatiently into the family business well before graduation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Yet, with several new locations, including the Italian Alps in all of their winter glory, and a group of utterly talented actors whose chemistry leaps off the screen, the show remains a world very much worth checking out.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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While some automotive enthusiasts still cringe at the mention of a continuously variable transmission, Subaru’s execution here is among the better examples in the industry.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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More comics journalism from Life Kit Still cringing about that awkward moment?—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Once down, bystanders quickly rushed to his aid.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Add to that mix SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, which could draw so much demand that investors rushing to raise cash to buy shares could unleash a wave of selling that ripples through the stock market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The real draw is the 12,000-square-foot patio, one of the city's best, which fills up on nights when the playlist drifts from Charley Crockett to Lizzo to the kind of New York hip hop that makes Boyd secretly dance at the register.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Staying active is also not confined to the brick-and-mortar gym anymore, especially after Covid-era restrictions influenced many to build sweat sanctuaries at home, invest in equipment like Pelotons, or simply power on a YouTube video and hop on a yoga mat in their living rooms.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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While visiting Shoshone, take advantage of scenic drives to some of the surrounding sites.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But the 34-year-old right-hander couldn’t hold Kansas City’s slim advantage for the entirety of his outing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The slot formerly occupied by Milli Vanilli will be taken by a dog whistle, being blown into the microphone very loudly so that everyone winces and covers their ears.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Duncan winces, then again attempts to change the subject.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Gardner, the activist, hurried over, tapped Nereyda on the shoulder and pointed toward the pit.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The baseball team beat Calvin Christian 7-1, then hurried across the plaza at SDSU — about 50 yards — to cheer the girls on.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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The union has argued that the language — coupled with an arbitration provision — will limit the use of AI replicas to a handful of edge cases.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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As the resort’s premium hotel-within-a-hotel experience, Hōkūpa‘a Tower guests will not only find larger indoor and outdoor room layouts, but will also gain access to The Lānai, a private lounge-style space with complimentary food and drinks, a private bar, and infinity-edge cocktail pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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