jumper

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Recent Examples of jumper Game notes Carter looked at home at College Park Center on Thursday, getting her game started with a jumper right beyond the free-throw line, and finished with 14 points with a rebound and a steal in her team’s 95-87 loss. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026 Michael Cooper missed a jumper from the free-throw line. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 Atlanta, which overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat Minnesota 91-90 May 9, got no closer than 10 points the rest of the way with a Williams triple, McBride cutting layup and Williams jumper making it 92-75. Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026 Eve's mother, Elodie, was a professional basketball player and her dad, Félix, was a competitive long jumper, Victor told Good Morning America in June 2023. Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jumper
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Noun
  • Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
  • The secondhand shops of Nakano Broadway are treasure troves of vintage kimono.
    Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
  • British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Last week, the singer was spotted in a friend’s Instagram post wearing an airy sundress and coordinating white sneakers during a trip to London.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
  • The thin straps and square toe give them a refined aesthetic that pairs well with jeans or even a classy sundress (my raggedy Tevas could never).
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Honor rocked a boho look, pairing a dark red lace minidress with brown cowboy boots and a brown blazer.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • Her gown was designed by Dolce & Gabbana Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana was behind Kourtney's now-famous minidress.
    Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
    Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • If the council places the charter amendment on the November ballot and voters approve it, the shift likely wouldn’t come until after a new city attorney is named.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
  • Over the past decades, a quiet cultural shift has redefined the standards of modern parenting.
    Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Paltrow kicked off summer with a classic yet cool button-down shirtdress; the polished though not too formal look felt perfect for the office.
    Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • The style offers the ease of a throw-on dress with more structure than a cotton shift or shirtdress.
    Irina Grechko, Vogue, 29 May 2026

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“Jumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumper. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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