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
That figure jumped 26 percent over last year’s NLCS, which was the previous record in Japan.
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The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Indians were publicly traded in the 1990s at major discounts to private values, and only jumped when they were taken private.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Krispy Kreme shares jumped 14% Tuesday along with other speculative names, including Beyond Meat.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Anyway, Clarky and Michael [Mansell] mob jumped the fence and they got arrested, made the news [and were saying], Oh!
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In the past five years, that annual average has jumped to 24.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The inevitable result is that lung cancer rates have jumped nationwide.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the past five years, the price tag for a family health insurance plan jumped by 26%.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
After Walmart released the news on Tuesday, its share price jumped 5%.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Indians were publicly traded in the 1990s at major discounts to private values, and only jumped when they were taken private.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Krispy Kreme shares jumped 14% Tuesday along with other speculative names, including Beyond Meat.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Anyway, Clarky and Michael [Mansell] mob jumped the fence and they got arrested, made the news [and were saying], Oh!
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In the past five years, that annual average has jumped to 24.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The inevitable result is that lung cancer rates have jumped nationwide.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the past five years, the price tag for a family health insurance plan jumped by 26%.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
After Walmart released the news on Tuesday, its share price jumped 5%.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumped
Verb
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Coast Guard personnel told the driver to stop several times but the driver then allegedly put the truck in reverse and suddenly sped backward toward the Coast Guard security officials, DHS said on Friday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor sped past Wall Street’s expectations on both lines for the third quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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But what made this win truly unmatched wasn’t the leaderboard but the moment his son Frankie sprinted across the 18th green and leaped into his arms.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Yes, the team that led comfortably all game, that leaped ahead 20-3, went up by as much as 31-10 and had to punt just twice.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This isn’t the first time that Guthrie has publicly cringed over having to ask the question.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 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
Verb
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Satuala raced 40 yards to the end zone.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bailey, with headphones on, listened as the spirit box raced through radio frequencies for answers to questions the guests asked.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Finesse then hopped on Instagram Live and said that he was arrested for THC vapes and not hard drugs.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Afterward, the group bar-hopped, grabbed tacos and Holly danced the night away — the fix held perfectly.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Russell winced, remembering the backlash.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Following the incident, bystanders rushed to assist the men, who were then taken to Enmore Regional Hospital.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Van Horn, ninety miles southwest of Pecos, the shelter consisted of four outdoor cages bolted to a concrete pad.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly the big buck came crashing up from the forest floor and bolted toward the right.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Jumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumped. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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