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
Metro Detroit drivers might notice gas station prices jumping 10 to 20 cents a gallon around July 1.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But jumping back in too quickly or pushing yourself too hard are some of the fastest ways to get injured.
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Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Reacting to the attorney general’s announcement, attorney Larry Handfield, who is representing Bland, told reporters the judge was following the law, and anyone reacting to the verdict without following the trial was jumping to conclusions.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Micron’s stock was down almost 3% after jumping nearly 16% on Thursday following the company’s earnings report.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Domino’s jumping into a viral KitKat moment, Duolingo turning its unhinged owl mascot into a strategic brand voice, and Netflix extending its Tudum companion site into real-world fan experiences all point to how modern marketing rewards brands that move quickly without losing their identity.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Many people, meanwhile, were jumping into the city’s rivers, canals and other waterways for relief from the sweltering temperatures.
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Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But jumping back in too quickly or pushing yourself too hard are some of the fastest ways to get injured.
—
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Reacting to the attorney general’s announcement, attorney Larry Handfield, who is representing Bland, told reporters the judge was following the law, and anyone reacting to the verdict without following the trial was jumping to conclusions.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Micron’s stock was down almost 3% after jumping nearly 16% on Thursday following the company’s earnings report.
—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Domino’s jumping into a viral KitKat moment, Duolingo turning its unhinged owl mascot into a strategic brand voice, and Netflix extending its Tudum companion site into real-world fan experiences all point to how modern marketing rewards brands that move quickly without losing their identity.
—
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Many people, meanwhile, were jumping into the city’s rivers, canals and other waterways for relief from the sweltering temperatures.
—
Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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Padres left fielder Jase Bowen retreated to the ivy and made a leaping catch.
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Bowen tried to make a leaping catch, but was unable to haul it in.
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More comics journalism from Life Kit Still cringing about that awkward moment?
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Try and get through this one without cringing.
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Anthony Maglione was flying from Pittsburgh to Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, via Philadelphia on March 16 and started having issues soon after his first flight.
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Federal prosecutors have said conspirators in the alleged plot discussed flying drones loaded with explosives over the event and then shooting into the fleeing crowd.
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The artist, sporting fiery red hair and a colorful bodysuit, also jumped on a stripper pole at one point after hopping back on the sport bike.
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Ser Simon Strong shares his easy appetite for alliance-hopping.
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Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.
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Throughout training this week, Bombito was seen wincing when taking tight turns and limping at times following drills.
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With the flip of a light switch and the familiar clunk of a VHS tape sliding into a VCR, memories come rushing back for many collectors and movie lovers.
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Poor planning or rushing decisions can lead to costly and inconvenient design mistakes.
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This can include not coming when called, digging under or going over a fence, or simply bolting.
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Redesign the workflow around the agent rather than bolting the agent onto the existing process.
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Foreign rescue teams — including three from the United States — were racing against time in the aftermath of twin earthquakes that rocked Venezuela's northern coast as the death toll from the disaster increased, officials said.
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There’s a lot of racing history at the Big A, which began in 1894, before Queens was even part of New York City.
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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