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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
In one particularly embarrassing incident for the agency, a man not only jumped the fence but got to the front door of the White House and entered before being apprehended.
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Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Close to 80% of entertainment move-in activity between 2019 and 2026 happened outside urban cores, and median venue size jumped nearly 50% over the same period — a reflection of how dominant the larger-format concepts have become in markets where both the space and the customer base exist.
—Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The pattern had jumped continents and confederations.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026
International Business Machines — Shares jumped 9% after Barclays initiated coverage at an overweight rating.
—Davis Giangiulio,fred Imbert, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Since the war began, global nitrogen fertilizer prices have jumped, sending agriculture officials around the world scrambling to offset costs and shore up supplies before the shortage hits food crops.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Anti-gay bias jumped 10 points from 2021 to 2024.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 June 2026
And quickly, her opponents jumped her as soon as the bell rang.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Residential electricity prices have jumped 27% since 2019, and they’re expected to climb another 40% by 2030.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Close to 80% of entertainment move-in activity between 2019 and 2026 happened outside urban cores, and median venue size jumped nearly 50% over the same period — a reflection of how dominant the larger-format concepts have become in markets where both the space and the customer base exist.
—Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The pattern had jumped continents and confederations.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026
International Business Machines — Shares jumped 9% after Barclays initiated coverage at an overweight rating.
—Davis Giangiulio,fred Imbert, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Since the war began, global nitrogen fertilizer prices have jumped, sending agriculture officials around the world scrambling to offset costs and shore up supplies before the shortage hits food crops.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Anti-gay bias jumped 10 points from 2021 to 2024.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 June 2026
And quickly, her opponents jumped her as soon as the bell rang.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Residential electricity prices have jumped 27% since 2019, and they’re expected to climb another 40% by 2030.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumped
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The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Alex Greenwood had leapt into them, but so too had the Women’s Super League title, thanks to a late winner against Liverpool.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Ohtani spun and winced but then strode straight to first base.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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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
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These were signs the women could easily read as the air cooled and their hearts sped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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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
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The New York Giants have officially hopped into the DeLorean.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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These two great rivals never raced each other again.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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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
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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
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Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Paige was rushed to the hospital where she was declared dead.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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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
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“Jumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumped. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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