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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
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
This strong performance continued in the past year, with revenues jumping 10.1% from $591 billion to $650 billion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Shares of Tesla, another magnificent seven member, rose by 6.7%, the largest jump for the automaker since an earlier 6.7% increase on May 12.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Verb
Umpire Cy Rigler, who had followed the play to third, then jumped after Olson, grabbing him about the neck and pulling him away, while half a dozen ball players made a circle around Maranville.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
This strong performance continued in the past year, with revenues jumping 10.1% from $591 billion to $650 billion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
At the time there had been talk of going to $20 but commissioners were uncomfortable with such a large jump all at once.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Shares of Tesla, another magnificent seven member, rose by 6.7%, the largest jump for the automaker since an earlier 6.7% increase on May 12.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
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The story is thoughtful and also takes provocative leaps: Mark envisions conversations with saints whose sexuality was erased in interpretations of the Bible.—
George Gene Gustines,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Don’t take big leaps that don’t align with your desires (i.e., with no chance for reward).—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Sam Bennett, who scored twice in Florida’s Game 1 loss, capitalized on the man advantage with the game’s first goal.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Even among guards, the ability for a taller player to see over the defense can be an advantage when making reads.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Kudos to Kendrick for breaking these barriers as a hip hop artist, because the game is changing and the artists have to change with it.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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On a short United hop from Chicago O'Hare to Peoria, Illinois, a single ticket cost $269.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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In a Venezuelan election, running as an incumbent gives you the sort of edge that any unscrupulous and power-hungry leader around the world can only fantasize about.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The water instead rolls down the fly and through the lower mesh edge, onto the exterior tub floor fabric and onto the ground.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
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Under the deal, the Global Networks firm will keep a 20% stake in the studios company, giving it revenue opportunities to help pay down debt.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Those who take advantage of the opportunity can count on Aston Martin to store, maintain, and transport their vehicles to Valkyrie LM Performance Club driving venues.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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