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
Howie will also need a family that understands his physical restrictions including keeping him at a lean weight, no strenuous activity, running up and down stairs or jumping up and down to limit further damage to his joints.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Saros also made several more big stops before MacKinnon tucked the puck in short side with Macklin Celebrini setting a screen by jumping.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
This show doesn’t immediately reveal who killed whom, instead jumping back and forth in time to maintain the suspense.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Ning could be seen jumping up excitedly from the sidelines once Stolz crossed the finish line.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The most fascinating part of Chaharshanbe Suri is the practice of jumping over bonfires—a ritual that involves a chant while leaping over flames to ask the fire to take away woes and offer good health and energy in its place.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The Athletic spoke to 10 jumpers to ask what runs through their mind in the moments before jumping.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Word spread quickly, and one of us—Lindsay Baach Friedmann—immediately swung into action, jumping into her car to make the three-hour drive up to Jackson.
—Lindsay Baach Friedmann, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Additionally, shares have had three amazing years in a row, jumping 36% in both 2025 and 2024, and 41% in 2023.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Saros also made several more big stops before MacKinnon tucked the puck in short side with Macklin Celebrini setting a screen by jumping.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
This show doesn’t immediately reveal who killed whom, instead jumping back and forth in time to maintain the suspense.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Ning could be seen jumping up excitedly from the sidelines once Stolz crossed the finish line.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The most fascinating part of Chaharshanbe Suri is the practice of jumping over bonfires—a ritual that involves a chant while leaping over flames to ask the fire to take away woes and offer good health and energy in its place.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The Athletic spoke to 10 jumpers to ask what runs through their mind in the moments before jumping.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Word spread quickly, and one of us—Lindsay Baach Friedmann—immediately swung into action, jumping into her car to make the three-hour drive up to Jackson.
—Lindsay Baach Friedmann, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Additionally, shares have had three amazing years in a row, jumping 36% in both 2025 and 2024, and 41% in 2023.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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But as the hype around the impending World Cup has risen month-by-month, so has the number — to 4,095 in November, leaping to 4,248 active listings in December.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most fascinating part of Chaharshanbe Suri is the practice of jumping over bonfires—a ritual that involves a chant while leaping over flames to ask the fire to take away woes and offer good health and energy in its place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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In it, her fellow students can be seen gasping, covering their faces and cringing.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Nov. 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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House Bill 561, sponsored by Hill and focused on blocking Boise from flying a Pride flag, was sent to the House’s amending order after a debate on the House floor.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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A number of the parents who witnessed that 2024 apology are flying in from around the country in hopes of securing a courtroom seat to watch Zuckerberg’s witness testimony.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This romantic time-hopping saga tells the century-shifting tales of soulmates Claire and Jaime who bounce across the space-time continuum from continent to continent in a series of increasingly complex genealogical encounters as their love intensifies.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Step-Thru makes hopping on and off effortless, while the Step-Over offers a classic, sporty feel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Michelle Yeoh is wincing at the thought of collecting her honorary Golden Bear here in Berlin.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Wind roared through the open doorway and into the vestibule where I was pressed against the side, wincing at the noise.—
Monisha Rajesh,
Outside,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Even as other European countries are rushing to foster relations with Beijing, the Lithuanians intend to stick with the Americans.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, aired by CNN affiliate WJAR, players from both teams are seen taking cover as at least a dozen shots are fired, with players and coaches rushing for the gates leading out of the rink’s benches.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, peppers can offer a bit of afternoon shade to your lettuce plants, slowing down bolting and prolonging harvest.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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The high-stakes move is aimed at stopping a half-dozen suburbs from bolting from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dual moguls sees two skiers racing side by side down the course featuring two jumps and fields of bumps, known as moguls.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Truthfully, racing in the rain was entertaining.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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