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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
Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
As Vulcano chokes on an object, the camera quickly jumps to PinkPantheress watching in shock.
—EW.com, 12 July 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
As a whole, Rhea County’s population jumped nearly 10% over the past decade, from 31,809 in 2010 to 34,759 last year, according to U.S. Census numbers.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
As Vulcano chokes on an object, the camera quickly jumps to PinkPantheress watching in shock.
—EW.com, 12 July 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
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Unless the Pistons have another massive leap in store, there isn’t a team rising through the ranks that inspires unmitigated confidence in their postseason chops.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Get involved in a network of small business owners who have made the leap.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Analysis by German football correspondent Sebastian Stafford-Bloor Tillman has some advantages.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Yet Crawley carved out her niche not through aggressive marketing spend but through product innovation that photographs well—a crucial advantage in the Instagram economy.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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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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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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This flutter-sleeve top is roomy and billowy for low-key summer days, while this denim jacket has floral details, giving it a feminine edge other toppers lack.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Democrats disagree and find Tillis' retirement an opportunity to make up for ground the lost in 2024.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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This will show you who is truly in your corner and give you the opportunity to silently separate from those who show you otherwise.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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