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
Even the field goal block right there, [DE] Sam [Williams] is jumping over with the block.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Daniels has made an impact beyond jumping to the top of the depth chart; his attitude rubs off on everybody.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Conditions on the grid are expected to grow increasingly tighter, with peak demand jumping by 32 gigawatts from last 2024 to 2030, according to the grid operator.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
It got straightened out pretty quick, but the intention was 'thumbs up,' and basically pointing at our fans because everybody was jumping up and down excited.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Lo escapes by jumping off the boat and swimming to shore.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
The steepest increases are on Disneyland’s top-tier tickets, with the Tier 6 one-day pass — the ticket that is purchased on the highest-demand days — jumping $18 to $224 per adult.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Young women have also viewed it as negative, jumping from 25% in 2022 to 35%, Pew Research said.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Yes, in the age of people jumping jobs left and right, Turner has risen through the ranks of P&G over the past 38 years to build something truly remarkable.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Daniels has made an impact beyond jumping to the top of the depth chart; his attitude rubs off on everybody.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Conditions on the grid are expected to grow increasingly tighter, with peak demand jumping by 32 gigawatts from last 2024 to 2030, according to the grid operator.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
It got straightened out pretty quick, but the intention was 'thumbs up,' and basically pointing at our fans because everybody was jumping up and down excited.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Lo escapes by jumping off the boat and swimming to shore.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
The steepest increases are on Disneyland’s top-tier tickets, with the Tier 6 one-day pass — the ticket that is purchased on the highest-demand days — jumping $18 to $224 per adult.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Young women have also viewed it as negative, jumping from 25% in 2022 to 35%, Pew Research said.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Yes, in the age of people jumping jobs left and right, Turner has risen through the ranks of P&G over the past 38 years to build something truly remarkable.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
Verb
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Seattle’s Jordyn Huitema tried a header inside the penalty box that Sikowitz kept away from the goal with a leaping effort.—
Staff,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Soon, the camera cuts to two men trading punches and another leaping overboard before Doechii arrives, speeding up on a jet ski.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cringing mortifications and unsettling unreality make the series a tough sit.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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Bills can be seen visibly cringing in both clips as the two dancers fall to the ground.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to a report from Clarify Capital, six-figure earners are flying economy, turning to discount grocery chains to hunt for better deals, getting thrifty with buying clothes, and scaling back on subscriptions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Flights between the two cities are primarily used for connections for passengers flying to and from Tucson.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Surveillance footage reportedly showed young girls hopping fences in what appeared to be attempts to escape.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Based on the characters from Adventure Time, the series is set in the land of Ooo and follows the alternate universe versions of Finn and Jake on a multiverse-hopping journey towards self-discovery.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In that moment, Dupree involuntarily punches him and the pair go quiet as Dooley cusses and bends over wincing in pain.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps tearing originally grew out of a physiological reflex that restored moisture to the eyes and nasal passages after they had been dried out by the pressure of wincing or the hyperventilation of arousal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Edmisten finished with 165 yards rushing and scored two TDs.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Walker added 81 yards rushing for Tri-County, while O’Brien had 65 yards receiving.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Toronto’s fielding fails them Addison Barger stared at the sky, bolting to his right as Austin Wells’ fly ball fell.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cool-season planting keeps parsley from bolting, or going to seed quickly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet in an apparent reversal, the administration has been racing to rescind some of those firings, leading to even more confusion.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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The company is racing to develop the vehicle to help NASA achieve a moon landing planned for 2027.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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