jumped

past tense of jump
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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jumped Argyle jumped out to a 14-0 lead less than three minutes into the game, starting the scoring with a 27-yard Logan Rexroat touchdown and, after a fumble recovery on the ensuing kickoff, a 26-yard TD reception from Ake O’Neal. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026 At the grand opening of a store, a man jumped out of a blimp into the parking lot. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Then the cost jumped to an average of about $1,135 per person per month for the year. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 The Panthers punted on each of their first four drives, failing to pick up a first down on any of those possessions, as Miami jumped out to a 17-0 lead. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 Northwestern jumped out to a 21-3 lead after one quarter, then upped it to 28-6 at the half. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 This week's rebound in Treasury prices comes just weeks after 10- and 30-year yields jumped to their highest levels in more than 20 years. — Michelle Fox,hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 The Dodgers jumped out to an early lead in the second inning after Andy Pages batted in right fielder Kyle Tucker and superstar Shohei Ohtani ended his nearly two-month home-run drought with a three-run homer to right-center field. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 In the first quarter this year, revenues jumped 33 percent, and comparable sales rose 25 percent. — David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumped
Verb
  • Equifax – Shares of the consumer credit bureau leapt almost 12%.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But the ending hints at the possibility that the spirit of Jason may have leapt into the youngster.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Back on the broadcast, Nantz immediately winced and grabbed his hand.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • My husband walked into the room and winced as one of the women changed into a perfect re-creation of an American Girl–doll outfit (very theater kid, not his thing).
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Randle praised the rookie’s natural feel for making reads and could also see the moments when he was sped up.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The viewer has also been sped up, with improved HDR viewing and better file type support.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That changed in spring, when Sequoia partner Andrew Reed connected with Belosic and quickly hopped a plane from San Francisco to Reno.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Rams were near the goal line where Adams pulled up during his route and hopped out the back of the end zone.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • When the outfits hit social media Sunday morning, many Titans fans cringed.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Quarterback Cale Hellums ran for 195 yards and five touchdowns and Army raced past Florida Atlantic 56-24 on Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Jayhawks, who raced to an early 17-7 lead and held a six-point lead in the third quarter, ultimately dropped a 35-24 decision to the Wildcats on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • What isn’t decided yet is whether AI agents get bolted onto old systems as an afterthought or built in from day one with the same discipline organizations already apply to hiring, managing and governing people.
    — Ryan Austin, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Following the win, Smart bolted straight for the visitors section, slinging his visor around in the air while the Georgia fans and Kirby's wife waited to embrace his family.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The first two became NFL running backs, while Bailey rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2023.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The woman was still inside the vehicle when the officers rushed to help.
    — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Jumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumped. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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