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 enduring moment of the game is probably the deep touchdown pass between Shough and Chris Olave — the one that saw Olave shrugging off cornerback Jaycee Horn and then scampering into the end zone, then jumping into a Panthers field-side fan section.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
In one impressive video, the teenager could be seen jumping over a large hill on her bike before zooming around a corner.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The Griffins came out aggressive in set two, jumping out to an 11-5 lead on Ho’s ace.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
In it, his character evades deadly hunters by jumping out a hotel window and then rappelling down the side of a building while wearing barely a stitch.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
In the heartwarming video, shared on Thursday under the username @yourgirrltash, the poster shows her black Labrador retriever a few years ago, jumping all around her with a smile on his face like a little child.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Xolo Maridueña is jumping from one Netflix family friendly hit to another.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
But in overtime, Beck threw his second interception of the game — with Mustangs safety Ahmaad Moses jumping a route on a pass intended for Malachi Toney — and then SMU scored a touchdown six plays later for the win.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Both offenses were rolling in the first half with Lamar jumping out to a 14-0 lead on scoring runs of 45 yards and 1 yard by Thomas.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
In one impressive video, the teenager could be seen jumping over a large hill on her bike before zooming around a corner.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The Griffins came out aggressive in set two, jumping out to an 11-5 lead on Ho’s ace.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
In it, his character evades deadly hunters by jumping out a hotel window and then rappelling down the side of a building while wearing barely a stitch.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
In the heartwarming video, shared on Thursday under the username @yourgirrltash, the poster shows her black Labrador retriever a few years ago, jumping all around her with a smile on his face like a little child.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Xolo Maridueña is jumping from one Netflix family friendly hit to another.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
But in overtime, Beck threw his second interception of the game — with Mustangs safety Ahmaad Moses jumping a route on a pass intended for Malachi Toney — and then SMU scored a touchdown six plays later for the win.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Both offenses were rolling in the first half with Lamar jumping out to a 14-0 lead on scoring runs of 45 yards and 1 yard by Thomas.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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The clip, posted to TikTok on November 1 by the canine's owner under @theweeniebrosdr, shows the black and tan shorthair dachshund, named Dior, leaping onto a toilet seat at his Florida home, and appearing to urinate directly into the bowl.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roberts’ leaping grab on the side of the end zone on second-and-goal to capped a 76-yard drive and a perfect first half of passing by Trujillo.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 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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But the aftermath of the videos left many Democrats cringing, Republican candidates pouncing, and political observers wondering how voters would respond.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The evangelical missionary has been working with Crisis Response International, flying in resources to Jamaica at his own expense, said Sean Malone, CRI founder.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Three years later, 4,300 miles from home, Neal was flying the second-largest plane in the world.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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By the time the time-hopping sci-fi comedy came around in 1985, Fox had already been working steadily as an actor for years.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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Matt and Berk, thank you for hopping on.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 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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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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The Cyclones’ usually elite defense ranks 11th in the Big 12 in rushing defense, 10th in passing defense and 14th in sacks.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even so, the worries came rushing in.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Parsley leaves also turn bitter after bolting.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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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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Holly Jolly Days Admire holiday toy trains racing through a miniature metropolis.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The timing also allows Ford to celebrate 125 years of racing history, dating back to 1901 and Henry Ford’s first and only race in the legendary Sweepstakes, the Free Press has reported.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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