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
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.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Paramount is definitely clearing its deck, along with plenty of sailors jumping — and being pushed — over the side.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
The move has seen the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and the price of the project jumping from $200 million to more than $300 million—though the president has stated the project is being funded by donors, rather than taxpayers.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 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
But that’s not what’s jumping out to Lee.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Melissa rapidly intensified, jumping from a 70 mph tropical storm on Saturday morning to a 140 mph Category 4 hurricane Sunday morning.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Radio saw the sharpest increase, jumping to 655% of last week’s points.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The Mariemont man accused of stabbing a woman and then jumping from the Purple People Bridge worked at a Wyoming elementary school.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Paramount is definitely clearing its deck, along with plenty of sailors jumping — and being pushed — over the side.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
The move has seen the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and the price of the project jumping from $200 million to more than $300 million—though the president has stated the project is being funded by donors, rather than taxpayers.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 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
But that’s not what’s jumping out to Lee.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Melissa rapidly intensified, jumping from a 70 mph tropical storm on Saturday morning to a 140 mph Category 4 hurricane Sunday morning.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Radio saw the sharpest increase, jumping to 655% of last week’s points.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The Mariemont man accused of stabbing a woman and then jumping from the Purple People Bridge worked at a Wyoming elementary school.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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Rojas’ play in the ninth was fantastic, but then Andy Pages one-upped him with a leaping catch on Ernie Clement’s long drive to left-center while colliding with Kiké Hernández.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, to save time, someone who is always in a hurry with limited time for exercise except weekends may be in the habit of leaping into vigorous exercise without warming up properly.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 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 conservative backlash isn’t surprising, but we were still left genuinely puzzled by the unshakable belief that a lesbian nun is as far-fetched a notion as a flying elephant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The wood-free Hyper Core composite walls are finished in automotive grade aluminum outer panels framed out via 11-gauge aluminum corner rails, protecting the trailer from low branches and flying debris.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But what about potential customers who may be leery about hopping into a vehicle without a human doing the steering?—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The pair found a construction cone nearby and lowered it into the water, hopping the raccoon could cling to it.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
4 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
Verb
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Diego Pavia’s Heisman Trophy campaign certainly wasn’t bolstered by a stat line of 149 total yards, one rushing touchdown and one interception.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thomas starred for the Vikings with 205 yards rushing on 16 carries and 3 TD runs of his own.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Learn about the town's horse-racing history.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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That's why, even though the comet poses no threat to Earth, the world's astronomers and space agencies are racing to study planetary material that formed from another star.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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