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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
Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
The Heat could jump Orlando if Miami wins both the Raptors games, wins at Washington on Friday and beats Atlanta and if the Magic loses two among Monday’s Detroit game and games against Minnesota at home and Chicago and Boston on the road.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Through end of March, 21 murders had occurred in the borough, up two from the 19 killings investigated in the same time period in 2025 — a 10% jump, cops said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Babs had nearly jumped up in his seat.
—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
The Heat could jump Orlando if Miami wins both the Raptors games, wins at Washington on Friday and beats Atlanta and if the Magic loses two among Monday’s Detroit game and games against Minnesota at home and Chicago and Boston on the road.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
That’s a $200,000 jump from last year, showing the figure is climbing faster than most workers can ever save.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Through end of March, 21 murders had occurred in the borough, up two from the 19 killings investigated in the same time period in 2025 — a 10% jump, cops said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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Angine is not Dillinger Escape Plan or Naked City leaping wildly between time signatures—a loop pedal serves as the third member of the band, so every song is generally locked into a pulse.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Baldwin nearly had a homer in the seventh, but Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke leaped above the wall to make a dazzling catch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For a decade, viewers have cringed at Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke’s rocky relationship, the dénouement of which is currently playing out on season ten of Summer House.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those who made their Google email addresses something cringe and have been longing to change it, the time has come.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital in unknown condition, crews told CBS LA.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Medics rushed both men to Brookdale Hospital Center, where the 30-year-old man died.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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After a pop out, Hunter Harrington hit a one-hop bolt at third baseman Cruz Partida, who made a great sprawling stop.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The shows have been a talker online among fans and hip hop pundits, who are debating who will put on a better set.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mullins banked in a 3-pointer in the final minute to counter a small run from the Illini and send the Huskies into the break with a 37-29 advantage.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Leading 46-44 a few minutes into the fourth quarter, South Carolina scored five straight points, capped by Makeer’s 3-pointer to extend the advantage to seven.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There was no contact before Doncic stopped, then lay down on the floor while wincing in pain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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His portrayal of academic life will leave real professors wincing, if not giggling … Despite the obvious research that Martel put into his novel, there are too many gaffes about Homer and Greek epic to persuade any expert.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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But reflection on those few hours of celebration — that wild scramble to enjoy the moment, yet hurry to get everyone ready to go home — left the Dodgers envisioning one of the few things this contemporary dynasty has yet to accomplish.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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With insurance out of reach for growing millions, RAM will hurry to another city to make health in America a little less remote.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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