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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
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
An airport spokesperson confirmed that the individual had gained access to the airfield by jumping a perimeter fence before entering the active runway.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The first category is called the buck, and that’s really basically how high the jump is.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Verb
Former Mira Costa High standout Tread Rosenthal jumped up for a solo block to cut Long Beach’s lead to 10-9 early on.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
An airport spokesperson confirmed that the individual had gained access to the airfield by jumping a perimeter fence before entering the active runway.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Noun
Gage’s emergence comes at a pivotal time, not only strengthening the 59ers’ bid for a second straight state title but also preparing him for the jump to college baseball at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
—Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The first category is called the buck, and that’s really basically how high the jump is.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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Comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Still, Boeing’s suddenly gone from a standstill to possibly leaping ahead of its European competitor in the what will be the world’s fastest growing market.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Everyone thought the first season was so cringe and felt so bad for her.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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My younger mom self — bless her and her homemade baby food — would cringe looking at my recent Costco haul.—
Ashlee Gadd,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Broderick was rushed from the California Institution for Women, the prison where she was being held, to a medical facility on April 18.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Doctors performed four rounds of CPR, then rushed to figure out what was causing the mother to go into cardiac arrest.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Noun
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However, the best way to use this week is to practice a star-hop or two, keeping sessions short and focused.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Three stages of entertainment will host diverse performances and music, including traditional African drumming, jazz, hip hop and R&B.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Turn back the tape just a few weeks ago, to when the Five Stripes relinquished a 1-0 advantage in the final stretch to lose at home 2-1.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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Blackwood made the initial stop, but Faber was there at the edge of the crease and the puck went off the Minnesota defenseman’s body and into the net to restore the three-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
Verb
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At times, she’s been shown wincing on the bench.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Vanderbilt was in a ton of pain, and even the Thunder bench winced at Vanderbilt’s hand.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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But hurry, these fashion-forward picks sell quickly.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Her friend hurried over, not to look up, but to look down — both of them staring at a glowing screen while, just beyond them, Crux was visible in the night sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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The stalemate that existed has been broken, and the Republicans now seem likely to obtain a meaningful edge heading into the midterms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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