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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
Rivas jumped from an elevated part of Interstate 310 and landed in swampland below, state police said.
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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
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As a sophomore, the North Dakota State recruit leaped 6 feet, 6 inches to place second.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2026
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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
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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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The driver allegedly sped away and crashed into an uninvolved OPD patrol car that was traveling northbound on 29th Avenue, near East 12th Street.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Mark and Jacob were with their mother and younger sibling in a crosswalk at Triunfo Canyon Road when witnesses said two cars sped toward them.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Little wonder, then, that when the Knicks and Victor Wembanyama offered a feel-good lifeboat in the ongoing NBA Finals, so many sports fans hopped aboard.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Hanson was signed by Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League in 2024, then hopped across the Atlantic Ocean for a season-long stint with Treaty United in the League of Ireland First Division.—
Shaun Goodwin
June 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 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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The company reported a loss of 51,000 residential video customers in the first quarter, which counts as a massive upgrade from the 167,000 subs that bolted in the year-ago period.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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On top of that, the bodywork is a central cover bolted down with rivet-type fasteners.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Brandon Nimmo rushed over to check on him after the play was over.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Last week, Illinois lawmakers wrapped up another budget season with late-night negotiations, rushed votes and major spending decisions made in the final hours before adjournment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Jumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumped. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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