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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Most people saw Erivo as a hero, leaping in to save a friend with no thought to her own safety.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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The film’s memorable bike chase and bathtub are blessedly intact, as is the iconic sequence of Michael and the vamps leaping from a bridge to avoid an oncoming train.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 May 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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How about flying a chopper over the Great Barrier Reef from the on-site helipad?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The show also featured an unofficial State Property reunion, with Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Peedi Crakk, Memphis Bleek, and Young Gunz all hopping on the mic at various intervals.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
31 May 2026
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But in the era of job-hopping and freelancing, freedom can come with a cost.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
30 May 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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Two boys’ adventure scouting the Jefferson County foothills for the perfect spot to take homecoming photos in 2024 was shattered like the glass of their car’s windshield when a bullet came rushing in, striking one of the teens in the face.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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The other thing that is really interesting right now, a few years ago a lot of producers were rushing to do put a bunch of influencers in a house — and none of them worked.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 May 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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Encord practices, records and sells data about movement to the companies racing to bring humanoids to homes, offices and factories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Overcast conditions remained through the morning while Formula 1 cars, GT vehicles and racing sedans had their opportunities to run the track.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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