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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
Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Some jumped from upper-floor windows to escape.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Curry Barker’s buzzy horror Obsession made the jump from TIFF to SXSW tonight with one change – a few less head smashes in what may be the film’s goriest scene and biggest jump scare.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
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Verb
In her category, Weapons star Amy Madigan took the prize, with Taylor jumping out of her seat in excitement after Madigan’s name was called.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Some jumped from upper-floor windows to escape.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
In a league as competitive as the NWSL, there is always a team that makes a jump from year to year.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Curry Barker’s buzzy horror Obsession made the jump from TIFF to SXSW tonight with one change – a few less head smashes in what may be the film’s goriest scene and biggest jump scare.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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When forward Xavier Booker blocked a lay-in in the first half, Dent leaped out of bounds to save it and launched it backwards over his head, somehow directly to another teammate.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Twice, when Meredith ordered ‘Two steps stage left’ and Geoffrey moved to the right, Meredith came bounding down the centre aisle shouting ‘Left, left, ducky’ and leapt onto the apron to seize him by the shoulders and shove him into place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There was a time when Lauren Conrad would cringe looking back at MTV's groundbreaking reality series Laguna Beach.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some folks are happy just being on the plane, while others see a middle seat and instantly cringe.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Local authorities from the Yunnan Institute of Cultural Relics and archaeology rushed to the scene to investigate.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Last year, state lawmakers rushed to pass last-minute legislation designed to address VMT’s numerous flaws.—
Jeff Montejano,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pavilion concerts for summer 2026 Select pop, rock and hip hop artists currently announced for the Hunter Pavilion; this lineup is subject to change.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Soak in the excellent flora at Sunken Gardens, then hop over to nearby beaches to see the sea life.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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And that’s the exact advantage Mansfield Summit’s smothering defense created in the Class 5A Division II state championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Joveljić, along with Stephen Afrifa, set up an insurance goal by Johnsen in the 74th minute for a 2-0 advantage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then, as things dragged on, Goldberg could be seen recoiling and wincing in her chair — and, at one point, fully collapsing backward in protest.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Forrest pushed it and winced as tear gas sprayed.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But hurry, the retailer deemed it a popular pick, so grab it before it's gone.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hanson crossed Redwood Creek on a fallen log at the northern edge of the high severity burn, an elastic term that generally means an area where most of the trees are dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Most viewers will know that the two main protagonists ultimately become foes, which lends their on-screen relationship an edge amid the banter and bonhomie.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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