jumper

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Recent Examples of jumper Instead, the Lakers superstar pulled up straight over the top of Bryant’s outstretched arm, dropping a fadeaway jumper softly through the net. Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Brown, who scuffled as a shooter for most of the game, caught fire late with two 3-pointers and an and-one midrange jumper that cut Boston’s deficit to eight with just over a minute remaining. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 With the Heat continuing to play small, Siakam was able to shoot over smaller defenders, including an easy jumper over Davion Mitchell, who’s eight inches shorter at an even six feet. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 Ighodaro followed with a dunk and Gillespie added a 3-pointer and a jumper before Jordan Goodwin stole a pass and fed Ryan Dunn for a fast-break dunk that capped an 11-0 run. ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jumper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumper
Noun
  • Visitors come to the former silver-mining town for its renowned baths, strolling the pedestrian-only city center in yukata (a summer kimono) garb.
    Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • First came a shift or chemise, typically made of linen, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Another photo shows her in a white lace chemise over a black bra and leather pants, with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrist.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In an Instagram Story posted on As Ever's account days prior, Markle wore a sundress of her own.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • This is a personal choice—your perfect chore outfit could be a sundress, a matching workout set, or even a pair of clean pajamas.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This overall slender shape has a rough sheath.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, a sheer mesh wraparound panel split the floor-length skirt in half, giving the optical illusion of a minidress.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
  • As always, the trendsetter made a bold style statement in a white floral Eugene Alexander minidress, previously worn by Whitney Houston and Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
    Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • Under Armas, the team shifts between a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-2-4.
    PJ Green April 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, during the opening of her In Conversation Australia 2025 tour on December 4, the multi-hyphenate made a bold sartorial statement in a floor-length white cotton shirtdress with dramatic trumpet sleeves and a second miniskirt overlay that covered her stomach and her upper thighs.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Among the most classic of office dresses, a button-down shirtdress, usually made from a stiff cotton, silk, or corduroy, is dressy without feeling overly fussy.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026

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“Jumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumper. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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