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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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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
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Recent Examples of jumped
But at the start of this year, Brvenik’s monthly premium jumped to nearly $142 after the credits expired.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Brent crude, the international benchmark, has jumped more than 50% since the start of March, surpassing the previous record of 46% during Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
One other detail jumped out, too.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Over the first 28 days of March, the amount of crude oil transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait jumped by 21% compared with February, according to Vortexa.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Over the first 28 days of March, the amount of crude oil transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait jumped by 21% compared with February, CNN reported, citing Vortexa.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
Meta shares jumped over 2% after being named a top pick at Morgan Stanley.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Boise State came out of halftime down 32-22 and jumped into a quick 5-0 run.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
Migrant apprehensions jumped by 57% from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, along the San Diego border — from 216,955 to 341,580, according to Customs and Border Protection data.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Brent crude, the international benchmark, has jumped more than 50% since the start of March, surpassing the previous record of 46% during Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
One other detail jumped out, too.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Over the first 28 days of March, the amount of crude oil transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait jumped by 21% compared with February, according to Vortexa.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Over the first 28 days of March, the amount of crude oil transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait jumped by 21% compared with February, CNN reported, citing Vortexa.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
Meta shares jumped over 2% after being named a top pick at Morgan Stanley.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Boise State came out of halftime down 32-22 and jumped into a quick 5-0 run.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
Migrant apprehensions jumped by 57% from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, along the San Diego border — from 216,955 to 341,580, according to Customs and Border Protection data.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumped
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The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, Jackson Merrill leaped and robbed McGonigle of his first home run.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Forrest pushed it and winced as tear gas sprayed.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The issue became apparent at 4-4 in the third set, when Alcaraz winced after stretching for a volley and a match that had appeared a foregone conclusion spun on its axis.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sharma sped to 50 off 23 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Doncic nailed a step-back three from the top of the key, held his follow through and hopped backwards on one leg.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Celebrities and athletes have hopped on the trend — with NFL star Aaron Rodgers even attending a few psychedelic retreats in South America and Costa Rica.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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And the mother of Carter, a 5-year-old boy, cringed in fear when Carter (who was celebrating his birthday) was approached at a neighborhood bike park by a group of much older boys.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The couple cringed at the attention.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alabama raced out to a 24-point halftime lead en route to a 90-65 win over Texas Tech in the second round.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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China's cyberspace regulator has raced to regulate the rapidly growing field in recent years, but struggled to stay ahead of a technology that is advancing faster than the rules designed to govern it.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The last time a technology promised to remake business—when the internet emerged in the 1990s—most companies bolted it on and hoped for the best.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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When Florida Gulf Coast coach Andy Enfield bolted to Southern Cal, Cantens joined the Trojans as their director of scouting and video operations.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Child injured in shooting Police said a bullet struck the child in his right leg, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Medics rushed the child to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in stable condition.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Jumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumped. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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