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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
Food and Drink The resort offers in-room dining 24/7, so my husband and I enjoyed breakfast in our fluffy robes on the patio while adorable bunnies hopped around on the lawn nearby.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
But the filmmaker’s distinct fondness for the bygone era of a slightly less gentrified downtown is evident, and goes a long way to adding color and a sense of character to what sometimes feels like After Hours hopped up on Red Bull and Zima.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Kris Jenner has hopped on her daughters' trend of revealing plastic surgery secrets.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Engineering forces from the IDF's Gaza Division had placed concrete blocks to protect the road to Kibbutz Nahal Oz from anti-tank missile fire—a precaution that would soon prove tragically inadequate as, the next day, October 7, terrorists simply hopped over the blocks with amazing ease.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Last week, the actor, art dealer, and parents of two kids hopped on their Citi Bikes after a low-key dinner.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
After doing a few moves with his wife, Alec hopped his way off camera while snapping his fingers to the music.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Two weeks ago in Salt Lake City, a 23-year-old man hopped into a running car and attempted to take it, unaware there was an 8-month-old child in the backseat.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Werneth hopped in his vehicle to assist, driving by Patrick Space Force Base near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
—Forrest Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
But the filmmaker’s distinct fondness for the bygone era of a slightly less gentrified downtown is evident, and goes a long way to adding color and a sense of character to what sometimes feels like After Hours hopped up on Red Bull and Zima.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Kris Jenner has hopped on her daughters' trend of revealing plastic surgery secrets.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Engineering forces from the IDF's Gaza Division had placed concrete blocks to protect the road to Kibbutz Nahal Oz from anti-tank missile fire—a precaution that would soon prove tragically inadequate as, the next day, October 7, terrorists simply hopped over the blocks with amazing ease.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Last week, the actor, art dealer, and parents of two kids hopped on their Citi Bikes after a low-key dinner.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
After doing a few moves with his wife, Alec hopped his way off camera while snapping his fingers to the music.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Two weeks ago in Salt Lake City, a 23-year-old man hopped into a running car and attempted to take it, unaware there was an 8-month-old child in the backseat.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Werneth hopped in his vehicle to assist, driving by Patrick Space Force Base near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
—Forrest Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopped
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Yes, the Lions were bounced from the Divisional Round of the playoffs, but to be fair, they were absolutely ravaged by injuries, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bouanga almost extended the margin to 2-0 in the 26th minute but after Sergi Palencia sent a long ball to him from the right side, Bouanga’s 4-yard shot bounced past the far post.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Huawei's market share in China jumped to 18% in the second quarter versus 15% in the same period last year, and the company is now the biggest smartphone vendor in China, Counterpoint Research data showed.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In July, listings for single-family homes jumped 28 percent year-over-year, to 11,800.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 962-acre project area is generally bounded by Route 38 to the north, Keslinger Road to the south, Harley Road to the west and Brundige Road to the east, according to past reporting.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Esther Street crosswalk is bounded on its outer edges by white paint, and the colors are also separated by white stripes.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Apple skipped over a major Ultra hardware upgrade last year, giving it only a cosmetic refresh with new bands and color options.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Audits were skipped, promises were inflated, and the aftermath left not just financial damage, but reputational risk that continues to shadow the entire sector.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Woolen leaped to snag the ball but faded backward while doing so.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, Tonges stepped in front of Woolen, leaped into the air and snagged the football for the game-winning score.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Hopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopped. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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