HOPPED Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

hopped

verb

past tense of hop

as in bounced

to move with a light springing step a rabbit hopped across the frozen grass

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as in jumped

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air the frog hopped back into the pond the bus stopped, a lone passenger hopped on, and the driver continued on his way

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Recent Examples of hopped Let it be known that DirecTV hopped on the flexible plan bandwagon before YouTube TV. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026 Multiple candidates have already hopped into the race to replace him, though the process for nominating a new candidate remains largely unclear. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 9 July 2026 The pair hopped the fence, knocked on a barn door and were sitting in their car writing a note to ask permission to return to take photos when Metz pulled up behind them and got out of his truck. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 Carlos Cortes followed with an RBI double that one-hopped the right field wall. — Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Once again, Duke hopped in his plane, making the journey to the island even more remote than Cordova. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The popular actor hopped on X early Friday morning to hype up Americans ahead of the celebrations starting tonight and rolling into the weekend. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Porsche inadvertently kicked off the trend with the Cayenne, Lamborghini followed later with the Urus, and even Ferrari hopped aboard the bandwagon with the Purosangue. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 July 2026 Two others hopped into a giant muddy puddle and did the Viking row. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

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Verb

Two years ago, the Dodgers bounced the Padres in Game 5 of the NLDS.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
Moments later the ball bounced to Lamine Yamal, who drilled a shot that was blocked.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of bounced

Verb

While Fiji flanker Levani Botia was in the sin-bin, England jumped from 14-3 to 35-3 with tries by Guy Pepper, Benhard Janse van Rensburg with his first touch on debut, and Seb Atkinson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
The couple jumped into their respective cars while also trying to help a neighbor with two toddlers.

— Sergio Rodrigo, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of jumped

Verb

Earlier this month, Uthmeier leapt to the defense of University of Florida board chairperson Mori Hosseini, one of DeSantis’ most loyal supporters and arguably the most powerful person at the school.

— Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Behind the Egyptian goal, a massive group of Argentines leapt and danced, singing at the top of their lungs until their throats couldn’t take any more.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of leaped

Verb

While the man of the hour may have skipped the press line, Nolan did address the audience in the cinema.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 July 2026
Carpenter skipped the full-bodied blowout that’s become her calling card in favor of the loose braids tied with petite white ribbons.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 July 2026