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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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
According to the city’s projections, the sales tax will jump from $39 million to $41 million and property taxes will increase from $16 million to $17 million.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 June 2025
But with very strict internal logic about what constitutes a proper jump, and some very unforgiving windows to do it correctly, solving basic puzzles and dodging hazards can be frustrating.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
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Verb
A little girl fell overboard and her dad jumped overboard to try to save her.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
According to the city’s projections, the sales tax will jump from $39 million to $41 million and property taxes will increase from $16 million to $17 million.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Noun
Both previous seasons saw steady increases over time, with finale episodes bringing in jumps of more than 50% compared to premieres.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 June 2025
But with very strict internal logic about what constitutes a proper jump, and some very unforgiving windows to do it correctly, solving basic puzzles and dodging hazards can be frustrating.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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Officially, retail theft leapt by 32% between 2021 and 2023, the LAO said.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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Some day, the 22-year-old might leap tall buildings in a single bound, but for now, Condon is content to learn his trade.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Her post-Sisterhood career has featured roles in horror flicks (The Grudge 2), cringe comedies (The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret), medical dramas (House), and sitcoms (Two and a Half Men).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
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Introverts build massive followings by focusing on frameworks, methods, and results without the emotional oversharing that makes most professionals cringe.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The priest survived, but had to be rushed to the hospital to have shrapnel from the bomb removed from his body.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Pascual suffered a massive head injury and was rushed to Maimonides Medical Center where he was put on life support.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Sierra Nevada is one of craft beer’s O.G.s, introducing many of us to a wide range of beer styles: pale ale and stout (both created in 1980), fresh hop India Pale Ale (Celebration, 1981), barleywine (Bigfoot, 1983) and others.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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The brewery's year-round selection of beers includes Truth IPA, Cincy Light lager and Beer For Humans easy hop ale.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Do Exclusive Giveaways And Conduct Follow-Up Bake exclusivity into a giveaway and track which loyal customers take advantage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That said, Nordstrom cardmembers enjoy a major advantage: Early Access, beginning as early as July 8, depending on your Nordy Club status.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Dakota Johnson is more charming than usual here but moves like someone whose feet have never touched the ground, who has never winced looking at a bill.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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Spieth struggled throughout his opening round and was seen wincing in pain several times, even losing hold of a club.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Verb
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If Tehran now hurries to make atomic bombs in secret — and if other countries in the region then build their own nukes for self-protection — the tactical triumph of Midnight Hammer will turn into a strategic disaster.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Gladys told her mother to hurry up and prepare dinner before 6 p.m., when the whole family usually sat down together.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Periphery, fresh off their 2025 release Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre, will bring their signature technical wizardry to the tour, while Honey Revenge, whose debut album Retrograde Heart has been praised for its infectious hooks and alternative edge, will add an exciting contrast to the lineup.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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The tiles are made from non-toxic, BPA-free plastic with smooth, rounded edges.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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