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verb

ˈjəmp How to pronounce jump (audio)
Definition of jumpnext
1
as in to leap
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air jumped across the ditch

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2
as in to cringe
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise) the sudden appearance of a mouse scurrying across the floor made me jump

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3
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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jump

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noun

1
as in leap
an act of leaping into the air took a small jump forward to avoid stepping in the puddle

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2
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
Verb
In the oil market, prices continued to pare jumps from earlier in the week on worries about how the war with Iran will affect the global flow of crude. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 The application pool for London jumped by about 200,000 people from last year. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
This is a similar storage jump, with a similar price direction, as the Galaxy S26. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 While these sachets are great for revival, the first prize is maintaining adequate hydration from the jump. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
  1. leap
  2. cringe
  3. rush
  4. hop
  5. advantage
  6. wince
  7. hurry
  8. edge
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  • When Jackson asked if anybody wanted to get a photo in the field, Willis was the only one to leap out of the trolley.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Then, two batters later, reliever Kyle Hurt threw a four-seam fastball down the middle of the plate, and Machado rocketed the pitch to the center field wall beyond the grasp of a leaping Pages.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of leap
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  • This Father's Day, break out these silly (and slightly cringe-y) one-liners, puns, riddles, and jokes.
    — Jamie Fischer, Parents, 20 June 2026
  • Enervated cuteness and tryhard sincerity define a whole new wave of musicians, from Pittsburgh rockers feeble little horse to cringe-pop upcycler Worldpeace DMT to SoundCloud producer MASSI, whose songs spill with the tiny adorable detail of a toy train set.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Definition of cringe
Verb
  • Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of rush
Noun
  • The first shot Lammens faced came moments later, when Cubarsí put a one-hop shot on goal from distance.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The Carnaval de Guaranda, for instance, takes inspiration from a rowdy annual fiesta held in the Bolivar Province and is made with vodka, hops, figs, white truffle, turmeric, and a local moonshine called pájaro azul.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of hop
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  • The Red Sox tacked on two insurance runs in the seventh on Abreu’s sacrifice fly and Masataka Yoshida’s RBI single for a 7-3 advantage.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of advantage
Verb
  • The original originalists, the Constitution’s framers, would have winced.
    — George F. Will, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
  • After the ensuing pitch to Max Schuemann, Skubal again winced and began pacing at the back of the mound.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of wince
Verb
  • But hurry, because many colors and sizes are already sold out.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • RockHounds players and training staff hurried to tend to Lasko, and Taylor dropped to one knee near the warning track.
    — Zach Powell, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
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