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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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as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
the robbers waited until he had passed by them and then jumped on him without warning
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
no need to jump on him just because he locked the keys in the car
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Recent Examples of jump
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
The track jumps to No. 7 on the Hot Rock Songs chart, No. 9 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs tally, and No. 13 on the Rock Streaming Songs roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
The positive jump was mostly due to an decrease in imports, reflecting irregularities in trade flows prompted by Trump’s trade war.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 30 July 2025
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Verb
Meanwhile, approval of his handling of inflation jumped from 23 percent to 31 percent, with disapproval dropping from 72 percent to 60 percent.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
The track jumps to No. 7 on the Hot Rock Songs chart, No. 9 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs tally, and No. 13 on the Rock Streaming Songs roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Conference Board released its July consumer confidence survey results showing a slight improvement from June and a jump of more than 10 points in its confidence index since a big drop in April.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
The positive jump was mostly due to an decrease in imports, reflecting irregularities in trade flows prompted by Trump’s trade war.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
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There are plenty of vacant houses of worship around the country, but there’s also a lot to consider before taking the leap (of faith).—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The reps and success helped Deal take another leap in his development physically and emotionally.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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Do rules reflect actual AI usage patterns among teens? Equity Access: Can all students access the same AI tools, or do policies create advantages for families with premium subscriptions?—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Injuries prompted the 49ers to start a patchwork defensive front, and Geno Smith took advantage from the jump with a play-action pass that found Brock Bowers for a 28-yard gain down the right sideline against safety Ji’Ayir Brown.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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But beyond the hops and grapes, Cedaredge — on the southern slopes of the Grand Mesa — is home to Snow Capped Cider, a cidery that’s reshaping how Americans think about cider and drawing enthusiasts from near and far.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nissan’s hop to Formula E started six seasons ago with its ‘road-to-track’ approach.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Back to the top of the order, Jurickson Profar got a changeup on the outside edge of the zone and lined it to left field for a double.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wilson’s experience gives him the edge on the No. 2 role, but Ewers, a 2025 seventh-round pick, has been one of camp’s pleasant surprises, and that should earn the former Texas starter a spot on the 53-man roster.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Internal talent marketplaces promised a new era—matching employees to opportunities in real time, breaking down silos and reducing reliance on personal networks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Being surrounded by all of this created both significant challenges and beautiful opportunities for those of us who grew up there.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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