1
as in leaping
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
jumped across the ditch
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2
as in cringing
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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3
as in flying
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
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Recent Examples of jumping
The feeling of jumping into the spring all sweaty and sore was magnificent.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Meanwhile, Dell Technologies was right behind, jumping 31% after reporting its strongest sales growth since 2018.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Her first job was as a technical staff member at Texas Instruments before jumping to IBM in 1995.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
How do programs strike the right balance between not jumping into those conversations ridiculously early while also not arriving at the party too late?
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 28 May 2026
While Holman was able to run this season, tendinitis in her left foot at the beginning of the outdoor season kept her from jumping until May 6 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference Meet at Marian Catholic in Chicago Heights.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The body of a Woodstock man who disappeared after jumping into a Cobb County creek over Memorial Day weekend has been found, police say.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are jumping from New Year’s Eve shots to Fourth of July fireworks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
Start with the facts before jumping into the bigger meaning.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Meanwhile, Dell Technologies was right behind, jumping 31% after reporting its strongest sales growth since 2018.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Her first job was as a technical staff member at Texas Instruments before jumping to IBM in 1995.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
How do programs strike the right balance between not jumping into those conversations ridiculously early while also not arriving at the party too late?
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 28 May 2026
While Holman was able to run this season, tendinitis in her left foot at the beginning of the outdoor season kept her from jumping until May 6 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference Meet at Marian Catholic in Chicago Heights.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The body of a Woodstock man who disappeared after jumping into a Cobb County creek over Memorial Day weekend has been found, police say.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are jumping from New Year’s Eve shots to Fourth of July fireworks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
Start with the facts before jumping into the bigger meaning.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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Max Schuemann made his first career start in right field Thursday and made a diving catch on Steven Kwan in the second along with a leaping catch on Brayan Rocchio in the seventh.—
Larry Fleisher,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Rookie left fielder Sterlin Thompson made a leaping catch against the wall in the fifth to rob Mike Trout of a home run.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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More comics journalism from Life Kit Still cringing about that awkward moment?—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Try and get through this one without cringing.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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According to the researchers, bumblebee behavior is not limited to flying around and diving belly deep into pollen.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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For travelers looking for a beach vacation, Abrams recommends hopping off The Palmetto in Charleston, South Carolina, and heading to one of the nearby barrier islands.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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Shuttle services also solve the parking and timing problems that come with hopping between distilleries on a tight schedule.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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At times, she’s been shown wincing on the bench.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Turning up the music in get car so that her daughter won’t hear, the grandmother gets out the car, takes a revolver out of her bag, and wincing and turning away, shoots the animal in the head.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Micah Parsons doesn’t sound like someone rushing to play football.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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While in the autonomous and action-oriented sign of Aries, however, we’re called to lead without rushing the process.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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So, a bit of shade can prevent bolting and keep the soil cooler, extending their harvest and yielding tender, flavorful roots.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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You guys will normally read like 300-500 words before bolting.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Better engines, improved aerodynamics, more capable brakes, and increasingly sophisticated batteries have all made the journey from racing circuits to production vehicles.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Patrick Dempsey is ready for a weekend of racing ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on June 5.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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