1
2
as in winced
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
the sudden appearance of a mouse scurrying across the floor made me jump
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jumped
Rivas jumped from an elevated part of Interstate 310 and landed in swampland below, state police said.
—
Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 June 2026
The suspect fled from the store, but immediately after the explosion, a dark blue vehicle pulled up to the scene and two more male suspects jumped out, police said.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Undeterred, Tilly jumped into her next question.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices jumped 5%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In the oil market, prices jumped after Israel and Iran launched strikes against each other, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
More employees are using AI, including frontline/non-managerial workers, where regular usage jumped to 74%, up 23 percentage points from last year.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The pattern had jumped continents and confederations.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026
Anti-gay bias jumped 10 points from 2021 to 2024.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 June 2026
The suspect fled from the store, but immediately after the explosion, a dark blue vehicle pulled up to the scene and two more male suspects jumped out, police said.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Undeterred, Tilly jumped into her next question.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices jumped 5%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In the oil market, prices jumped after Israel and Iran launched strikes against each other, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
More employees are using AI, including frontline/non-managerial workers, where regular usage jumped to 74%, up 23 percentage points from last year.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The pattern had jumped continents and confederations.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026
Anti-gay bias jumped 10 points from 2021 to 2024.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumped
Verb
-
As a sophomore, the North Dakota State recruit leaped 6 feet, 6 inches to place second.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2026
-
The ball caromed high off the rim, and San Antonio’s Devin Vassell leapt to catch it.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
Verb
-
Ohtani spun and winced but then strode straight to first base.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
-
Vanderbilt was in a ton of pain, and even the Thunder bench winced at Vanderbilt’s hand.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
-
These were signs the women could easily read as the air cooled and their hearts sped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
-
In the months that followed, investigators determined that Mackenzie, who was 17 years old at the time of the incident, intentionally sped up the car.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Verb
-
The New York Giants have officially hopped into the DeLorean.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
-
Instead, when the lorries arrived with more beer, the Scots hopped aboard and helped unload the kegs themselves.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
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
-
For a decade, viewers have cringed at Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke’s rocky relationship, the dénouement of which is currently playing out on season ten of Summer House.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
These two great rivals never raced each other again.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
-
After exchanging blows, the youngster raced on to a Djokovic drop shot before exquisitely returning with a faint backhand of his own, leaving his opponent with his hands on his knees in disbelief.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
When a 22-meter-tall rigid sail is bolted onto a massive metal hull, the ship itself alters the environment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
-
Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
-
Paige was rushed to the hospital where she was declared dead.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
-
During a June 25, 2024, international soccer match, referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field due to heat illness and had to be rushed to the hospital.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumped. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
