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 performance had the crowd jumping thanks to his enthusiastic delivery.
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Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Throughout the story there are hints of ways Leo’s police department colleagues are sending him into retirement, including a cop jumping out of a cake wearing only a thong.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
At the end of the film the surviving cast gets together for a reunion, with Shaffer back on the piano and Garber, Martin, Short, Levy et al jumping right back into Godspell tunes.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Douglas Fairbanks was the original Hollywood action hero, a fit, handsome, daring leading man who did all his own stunts, leaping over furniture in The Mark of Zorro and jumping down the mainsail in The Black Pirate, and was, at the time, among the most famous people in the world.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Herbert rolled to his right, out of the reach of Jones and down the right sideline, with his Chargers teammates jumping up and down and cheering him toward the all-important first down.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
This summer will have been a baptism of fire for Underwood, too, jumping from the insulated confines of academy football into the bearpit of a window that will go some way to deciding whether Leeds are relegated or not.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
The media slammed her too-truthful breakup albums or judged her for jumping from one boyfriend to the next.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Throughout the story there are hints of ways Leo’s police department colleagues are sending him into retirement, including a cop jumping out of a cake wearing only a thong.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
At the end of the film the surviving cast gets together for a reunion, with Shaffer back on the piano and Garber, Martin, Short, Levy et al jumping right back into Godspell tunes.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Douglas Fairbanks was the original Hollywood action hero, a fit, handsome, daring leading man who did all his own stunts, leaping over furniture in The Mark of Zorro and jumping down the mainsail in The Black Pirate, and was, at the time, among the most famous people in the world.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Herbert rolled to his right, out of the reach of Jones and down the right sideline, with his Chargers teammates jumping up and down and cheering him toward the all-important first down.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
This summer will have been a baptism of fire for Underwood, too, jumping from the insulated confines of academy football into the bearpit of a window that will go some way to deciding whether Leeds are relegated or not.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
The media slammed her too-truthful breakup albums or judged her for jumping from one boyfriend to the next.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
Verb
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Hurts struck a leaping Dotson near the goal post.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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During his career, Briggs managed to prevent more than 200 people just like Berthia from leaping to their deaths from the bridge.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Sandhagen dispatched Edgar with a vicious flying knee 28 seconds into that bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Considering the loss, UNC might have to come back in a big way in their next outing to ensure the jokes stop flying.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hollywood stars like Olivia Munn, Reese Witherspoon, and Drew Barrymore have all been spotted in flare jeans this year — and Cindy Crawford is hopping on the trend, too.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One of the most unique experiences in Allegany County is hopping aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sideline reporter Stacey Dales said on the YouTube broadcast that Worthy was wincing in pain and went to the X-ray room.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But lawmakers on both sides are wincing at the thought of a full-year funding patch, particularly as the government operates under its third continuous stopgap.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Mahomes led the Chiefs in rushing.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wiley led the Panthers with 80 yards rushing and a touchdown.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But this isn’t simply about bolting on features.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As reports from the Ukraine war show, taking a drone and bolting a Claymore mine to it isn't new.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The firm started managing Hamilton’s business affairs in January 2024 and has since expanded to facilitate and support the racer on his business projects, racing career and commercial partnerships with the likes of Lululemon, Dior and Rimowa.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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In Marvel Zombies, after the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague, a desperate group of survivors discover the key to bringing an end to the super-powered undead, racing across a dystopian landscape and risking life and limb to save their world.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As globe-trotting celebrity chefs Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern reigned in the mid-2000s, Huse and Houck performed a similar kind of culinary exploration in Tampa.—
Gabrielle Calise,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ahmed will play cocky Flight Nurse Zay Patel, Meyboom as spirited rookie Flight Nurse Piper Adler, Eling as charming First Officer Wyatt Ellis, Lee as ambitious pilot Maya Yang, and Smith as Captain Riley, a globe-trotting pilot with a past connection to Wheezer.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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