1
as in leapt
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
jumped across the ditch
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2
as in leaped
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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3
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
Huawei's market share in China jumped to 18% in the second quarter versus 15% in the same period last year, and the company is now the biggest smartphone vendor in China, Counterpoint Research data showed.
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
In July, listings for single-family homes jumped 28 percent year-over-year, to 11,800.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Gartner, the share of HR leaders actively planning or already deploying generative AI jumped from 19% in mid-2023 to 61% by early 2025.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In Arizona, average gas prices have jumped over 20 cents in the past month, according to AAA's Fuel Prices database.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The share jumped to 9% of such crimes from 2000-2014, and 17% of those from 2018-2020.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Fubo stock jumped nearly 400% at the time of the news, with the company’s ticker still up 142% year to date.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
On March 3, three tourists from New Zealand jumped into the landmark.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
One of our first fans jumped off a building, and another one shot herself.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
In July, listings for single-family homes jumped 28 percent year-over-year, to 11,800.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Gartner, the share of HR leaders actively planning or already deploying generative AI jumped from 19% in mid-2023 to 61% by early 2025.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In Arizona, average gas prices have jumped over 20 cents in the past month, according to AAA's Fuel Prices database.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The share jumped to 9% of such crimes from 2000-2014, and 17% of those from 2018-2020.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Fubo stock jumped nearly 400% at the time of the news, with the company’s ticker still up 142% year to date.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
On March 3, three tourists from New Zealand jumped into the landmark.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
One of our first fans jumped off a building, and another one shot herself.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumped
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On a recent August morning, several unmarked SUVs with tinted windows sped to the curb outside a Home Depot in the Van Nuys area of Los Angeles.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Halsey was the one who turned the key in the ignition and sped off.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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The three of us leaped from the monsoonmobile as soon as Olbinski put it into park, rushing to the wall overlooking the tarmac and the haboob closing in on us.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Byron and the employee quickly leapt out of frame, but the incident became a viral sensation and led to Byron’s resignation.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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During a hospital stay, Roy’s enfeebled mother fixates on the caste and religious affiliations of the doctors treating her—the sort of thing that will be familiar to anyone who has cringed at a diminished elder’s unfiltered prejudices.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Having only raced four times in her career, this Brad Cox trainee strutted her stuff on August 28 in an allowance race on opening day at this Franklin, Kentucky track.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The tone was set on the opening play from scrimmage when defensive back John Nestor picked off a pass and raced 29 yards down the Northwestern State sideline for a touchdown that put the Gophers on top 7-0.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Food and Drink The resort offers in-room dining 24/7, so my husband and I enjoyed breakfast in our fluffy robes on the patio while adorable bunnies hopped around on the lawn nearby.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the filmmaker’s distinct fondness for the bygone era of a slightly less gentrified downtown is evident, and goes a long way to adding color and a sense of character to what sometimes feels like After Hours hopped up on Red Bull and Zima.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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In a season-opening 38-21 win over Colorado State, Coleman rushed for 177 yards and two scores after rushing for 1,053 yards and 10 TDs for the Huskies in 2024.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Harrell rushed six times for -24 yards (sack totals included), including a long of eight yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cal Poly bolted 75 yards on nine plays for its first TD, a 12-yard pass from 6-foot-6 Ty Dieffenbach to Michael Briscoe.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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In the second quarter Friday night, Beatty bolted down the middle of the field to catch Altmyer’s pass.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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In the tall-grass prairies that once spread out across pre-settlement Indiana, tiny ground squirrels scurried through the wildflowers, grasses and shrubs.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Brett Ryan, aided by Robbie Carter’s young daughter, scurried to place markers at the sites of the longest throws, before chucking the corpses back to the starting line.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Jumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumped. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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