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
Oil prices slipped after jumping more than 3% on Thursday due to worries about tensions between the United States and Iran, which could ultimately constrict the flow of crude.
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Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
While the changes have the chance to level the playing field early in the season, one team appears to be jumping ahead of the field out of the shakedown sessions.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Genre-jumping international stars tend to draw significant crowds, but make sure to stick around for the smaller local acts as well.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Who cared about fictional contestants jumping off a ledge for a sandwich?
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Other comments suggested this wasn’t the first time a kangaroo had been spotted jumping around the neighborhood.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
While under surveillance, the men were seen jumping over a fence while carrying backpacks.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Shares of the Dow component have gotten off to a roaring start to 2026, jumping more than 15%, versus the S & P 500 's gain of less than 1% year to date.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Surveillance footage shared by the Miami Gardens Police Department appeared to show a man jumping over a wall to get on to campus.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
While the changes have the chance to level the playing field early in the season, one team appears to be jumping ahead of the field out of the shakedown sessions.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Genre-jumping international stars tend to draw significant crowds, but make sure to stick around for the smaller local acts as well.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Who cared about fictional contestants jumping off a ledge for a sandwich?
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Other comments suggested this wasn’t the first time a kangaroo had been spotted jumping around the neighborhood.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
While under surveillance, the men were seen jumping over a fence while carrying backpacks.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Shares of the Dow component have gotten off to a roaring start to 2026, jumping more than 15%, versus the S & P 500 's gain of less than 1% year to date.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Surveillance footage shared by the Miami Gardens Police Department appeared to show a man jumping over a wall to get on to campus.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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Brave the wait, and you’ll be greeted by the scent of simmering garlic, Giants decor, and taxidermied marlin leaping off the walls.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Silver carp, in particular, are infamous for leaping out of the water when startled by boat motors, sometimes striking boaters.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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In it, her fellow students can be seen gasping, covering their faces and cringing.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Nov. 2025
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Encouraged to see Jones sorta respond, Mackie kept babbling on and on and on about his dad, unaware that everyone else in the room was cringing.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Quayle said that partially because of new restrictions on Newark flying, United will have aircraft available.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, on January 29, the Black Hawk was flying following an FAA memorandum which allowed it to be turned off.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Neither is having your kids hopping about from school to school like free agents on 1-year contracts.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Travelers are chasing big moments and unforgettable experiences—think the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, or cultural festivals—rather than hopping from place to place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Wind roared through the open doorway and into the vestibule where I was pressed against the side, wincing at the noise.—
Monisha Rajesh,
Outside,
9 Dec. 2025
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The actress was shown wincing in pain before being escorted out of the ballroom on a stretcher into an ambulance.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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With the most recent round of layoffs at Meta, plenty of online commenters have been rushing to declare virtual reality and the metaverse dead.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Video footage verified by The New York Times shows a member of staff rushing to an entrance to the consulate, where an agent appears to have opened the door.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Many tasks are still completed by hand, from sewing the dashboard leather to bolting in suspension components, but automated electric transports are used to deliver parts and move vehicles between workstations.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
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The five-star freshman had committed to USC with every intention of bolting for the NBA after one season, only for the setbacks of the past year to put his likely lottery status in doubt.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Admire holiday toy trains racing through a miniature metropolis.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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