jumped

past tense of jump
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as in winced
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise) the sudden appearance of a mouse scurrying across the floor made me jump

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jumped Clancy later jumped from a second-story window in an apparent suicide attempt, which left her paralyzed from the waist down. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 When Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2022, oil and fuel costs jumped worldwide—partially out of fears of war spreading globally—but prices settled down after a few months amid a recognition that the conflict was contained. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 That share has jumped from 32% in 2019, according to PSCA data. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 Even with an 11,500-seat capacity, revenue for the club jumped 260 per cent in the stadium’s inaugural year. Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Clancy jumped from a second-story window immediately after and remains paralyzed from the waist down. Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The Sox jumped back ahead in the third inning on a Benintendi RBI single. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 The team's official drumline, The Pack, pounded on illuminated drums during quarter breaks, while Skye, the team's sassy, blue-haired lioness mascot, jumped onto the T-shirt cannon to launch souvenir merchandise high into stadium seats. Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026 Ramya sat down at the table of friends and jumped right into the conversation without hesitation. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumped
Verb
  • Miami got off to a promising start, taking a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute when Casemiro, who lined up as a center back, leaped above Montreal defenders and scored on a header off a Telasco Segovia corner kick.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In the distance, a toddler in a matching Nike outfit literally leaped into the arms of a crying woman, perhaps a grandmother, squeezing tightly for a hug.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • My husband walked into the room and winced as one of the women changed into a perfect re-creation of an American Girl–doll outfit (very theater kid, not his thing).
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The French superstar winced after a free kick sailed over the goalpost in the 88th minute.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Earlier in the game, Thomas’ pressure sped up Milroe, who saw his pass batted down by defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Officers said Rodriguez sped out of the lot and fled the scene.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Two summers ago, the internet received the gift of Raygun, an Australian breakdancer who kangaroo-hopped her way into the 2024 Paris Olympics.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • After writing up our game stories for the 49ers’ playoff win in Green Bay in January 2014, Matt Maiocco and I hopped in a rental car at midnight and drove to Chicago for a flight later that morning.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • So when there was a kissing scene, Larry cringed, just cringed.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Mingione cringed when asked if any of his players had gotten hurt by a hit by pitch.
    Mitch Light, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • On Monday, rescuers in Nepal raced to free hundreds of workers thought to be trapped in hydropower site tunnels that were buried in mud.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Two Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies raced against the clock to save a man's life after a rattlesnake bit him at a remote campsite.
    Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Hall of Fame coach is taking over for D’Anton Lynn, who bolted for his alma mater Penn State after two meh seasons.
    Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Flipping the lecture cycle Classically, engineering courses default to hours of lectures where students are expected to take notes, with problem sets and exams bolted on.
    Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Another teacher heard Williams calling for help, and rushed in to help.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Government troops patrolled the streets, ambulances rushed to the victims, and residents ventured out assessing damage and clearing out bloodied clothes from the pavement.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Jumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumped. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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