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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
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In the past five years, that annual average has jumped to 24.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
For its final scene, the movie makes a five-year time jump.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Anyway, Clarky and Michael [Mansell] mob jumped the fence and they got arrested, made the news [and were saying], Oh!
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In the past five years, that annual average has jumped to 24.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Well, there’s movies and a tradition of music stars, going back to Sinatra, making the jump to being movie stars.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
For its final scene, the movie makes a five-year time jump.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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Yes, the team that led comfortably all game, that leaped ahead 20-3, went up by as much as 31-10 and had to punt just twice.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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Saft, not bothering to remove his sneakers, leaped onto a chair to place an ornate gold mirror over the mantelpiece.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This isn’t the first time that Guthrie has publicly cringed over having to ask the question.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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But the aftermath of the videos left many Democrats cringing, Republican candidates pouncing, and political observers wondering how voters would respond.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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People in north Gaza thus started to rush to their relatives’ and friends’ homes searching for a grain of flour, even if it was filled with weevils.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Pollution, habitat loss and a pandemic-level fungus have brought countless species to the brink as researchers rush to find ways to protect the sensitive creatures.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brandy and Monica were on their feet for almost every song, grooving alongside a captivating ensemble of dancers who flowed through hip hop and contemporary dance styles.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Hip-hop has been featured as part of the recent Super Bowl Halftime Shows since Jay-Z and Roc Nation stepped in to produce the shows in 2019.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Packers should have the advantage in the contest, as Arizona backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett is set to start in Week 7 with Kyler Murray sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a foot sprain.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, the Avs finished the second period with 30 shot attempts (after 29 in the first) and a two-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Why Paying More Miles Was Worth It Points pros might wince at using KrisFlyer for all segments when Star Alliance partner programs like Air Canada Aeroplan or United MileagePlus can price lower.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lina winces at the sound of Jaya munching on an apple, made worse by the static on the line.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As rain pattered against windows, and trees lining the streets swayed, flurries of urgent texts began ricocheting from one end of the neighborhood to the other, and panic set in as some residents put on their shoes and hurried out the door.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the footage, the children could be seen hurrying off the bus and onto the woman’s porch as the smoke grew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the deciding third round, Jandiroba had the edge early on the feet but allowed Dern to land some harder shots late.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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KAConsulting shows a three-point lead (47–44), Quantus Insights finds a two-point edge (48–46), and Trafalgar Group/Insider Advantage reports just a one-point gap (45–44).—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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