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
Reuters reported that membership in the GenZ 212, which derived its name from Morocco’s area code, has soared in recent days—jumping from 3,000 last week to 130,000 on Thursday.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In fact, Apple’s stock was our top performer in the third fiscal quarter, jumping more than 24% in three months that ended Tuesday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 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
Electricity jumping into the air in the form of a spark or arc at points of contact can melt metal parts of the electrical infrastructure that can fall to the ground and ignite wildfires.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
In an Instagram post announcing the new Vibes product, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a carousel of AI videos, including a cartoon version of himself, an army of fuzzy, beady-eyed beings jumping around and a kitten kneading a ball of dough.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Our plan was to hunt along the broken rim in the hope of jumping a bull out of the patches of timber that ran like fingers up the slope.
—Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
Caldovino plays New York City gangster Goodie in season 3 of Tulsa King, jumping from a recurring player to a series regular.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In fact, Apple’s stock was our top performer in the third fiscal quarter, jumping more than 24% in three months that ended Tuesday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 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
Electricity jumping into the air in the form of a spark or arc at points of contact can melt metal parts of the electrical infrastructure that can fall to the ground and ignite wildfires.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
In an Instagram post announcing the new Vibes product, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a carousel of AI videos, including a cartoon version of himself, an army of fuzzy, beady-eyed beings jumping around and a kitten kneading a ball of dough.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Our plan was to hunt along the broken rim in the hope of jumping a bull out of the patches of timber that ran like fingers up the slope.
—Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
Caldovino plays New York City gangster Goodie in season 3 of Tulsa King, jumping from a recurring player to a series regular.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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The piece opens with a description of an iconic photograph of Blass, leaping in ecstasy after leading his team to a World Series victory, in 1971.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Smallmouth bass are among the hardest-fighting freshwater sport fishes, popular with anglers for the leaping acrobatics the fish perform trying to unhook themselves.—
Martin J. Kernan,
Scientific American,
26 Sep. 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
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Pub purists, meanwhile, are cringing.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Schleswig-Holstein's interior minster, Sabine Sütterlin-Waack, confirmed that drones were seen flying above the coastal state just south of Denmark overnight into Friday, September 26, and that the incident is under investigation for potential sabotage or espionage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown means the Fed will be partially flying blind with investors expecting the central bank's second rate cut of the year later this month and another decrease in December.—
Sean Conlon,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the woman hopping away from the frame is Monica Velasco, a former Dolphins cheerleader who has been married to Taylor since August 2020.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The trend, popularized by creator Kathryn Smith in a viral video, encourages viewers to start their day by hopping out of bed and jumping 50 times.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 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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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
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The two have combined for 594 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns through the Hurricanes’ first four games.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hubbard broke out in a major way last season, rushing for 1,195 yards in 2024 with 11 total touchdowns on the year.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 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
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Only this time, the quarterback exploded through the line, followed a crushing lead block by Skattebo and bolting into the end zone.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The pulsating Afrobeats-meets-electronic rhythm and Victony’s buoyant vocals will start anyone’s day with their heart racing.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Heavily inebriated and with several different drugs racing through his system, 19-year-old Jacob storms into the confrontation and clocks an unknown man hard, sending him to the ground.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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