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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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Fancy jumping off into the deep end?
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2026
The jump came after assets invested in domestic equities more than doubled in value, adding nearly $3 billion to the pool within the period.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
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Verb
The Heat will become the third NBA team to jump to an over-the-air affiliate as the primary way to distribute local game broadcasts, joining the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Fancy jumping off into the deep end?
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Noun
Disney went to market this year initially seeking $10 million for a 30-second ad in its coming 2027 broadcast of Super Bowl LXI, a significant jump up from the price NBC initially sought last year for its broadcast of Super Bowl LX.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2026
The jump came after assets invested in domestic equities more than doubled in value, adding nearly $3 billion to the pool within the period.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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Regardless of the performer, Swift mouthed along with words and leaped to her feet to give ovations, cementing her status as a fan as well as an icon.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Mann’s third feature, this is where his filmmaking took on a true supercharge, leaping ahead in style and intensity.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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While some automotive enthusiasts still cringe at the mention of a continuously variable transmission, Subaru’s execution here is among the better examples in the industry.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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More comics journalism from Life Kit Still cringing about that awkward moment?—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Once down, bystanders quickly rushed to his aid.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Add to that mix SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, which could draw so much demand that investors rushing to raise cash to buy shares could unleash a wave of selling that ripples through the stock market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The real draw is the 12,000-square-foot patio, one of the city's best, which fills up on nights when the playlist drifts from Charley Crockett to Lizzo to the kind of New York hip hop that makes Boyd secretly dance at the register.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Staying active is also not confined to the brick-and-mortar gym anymore, especially after Covid-era restrictions influenced many to build sweat sanctuaries at home, invest in equipment like Pelotons, or simply power on a YouTube video and hop on a yoga mat in their living rooms.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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While visiting Shoshone, take advantage of scenic drives to some of the surrounding sites.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But the 34-year-old right-hander couldn’t hold Kansas City’s slim advantage for the entirety of his outing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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The Republican Congress — filled with Netanyahu fans and hawks eager to align with Israel — winced.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Ichabod Crane will hurry through the park trying to escape the Headless Horseman.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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But hurry — many of our favorites are already selling out in some colors.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The ball ricocheted to the edge of the infield grass, where first baseman Freddie Freeman picked it up.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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