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
Plane tickets are getting pricier After jumping to $209 a barrel in early April, the global price of jet fuel eased last week to around $179, still well above the roughly $99 at the end of February.
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Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Rioux dunks without jumping, a feat highlighted by his first college field goal against Saint Francis in December 2025 and a memorable March Madness moment in 2026 with an offensive rebound and put-back dunk.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Top researchers are jumping ship from Big Tech firms like Meta and Google to launch startups and raising huge funding rounds in the process, as investors bet big on the commercial potential of early-stage AI labs.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The Knicks led 83-36 — the largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history — after jumping out to a 40-15 advantage in the first quarter, the biggest margin at the end of a first period in the shot clock era.
—Rashad Williams, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In the small hours of 29 November 2019, a young man was captured on CCTV jumping from a fifth-floor flat on Millbank on the Thames.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Pole vaulting isn’t natural like running, jumping or throwing.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Now Moses was jumping and yelling.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
That never appeared more obvious than his final appearance, when the Chargers’ secondary began jumping some routes.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Rioux dunks without jumping, a feat highlighted by his first college field goal against Saint Francis in December 2025 and a memorable March Madness moment in 2026 with an offensive rebound and put-back dunk.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Top researchers are jumping ship from Big Tech firms like Meta and Google to launch startups and raising huge funding rounds in the process, as investors bet big on the commercial potential of early-stage AI labs.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The Knicks led 83-36 — the largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history — after jumping out to a 40-15 advantage in the first quarter, the biggest margin at the end of a first period in the shot clock era.
—Rashad Williams, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In the small hours of 29 November 2019, a young man was captured on CCTV jumping from a fifth-floor flat on Millbank on the Thames.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Pole vaulting isn’t natural like running, jumping or throwing.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Now Moses was jumping and yelling.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
That never appeared more obvious than his final appearance, when the Chargers’ secondary began jumping some routes.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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The Coast Guard shared video of Air Force pararescuemen leaping from a C-130 Hercules airplane to meet the crew of a Coast Guard cutter on Sunday.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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For the plant-based, seaweed forward food; for the sauna in a wartime electricity station on the edge of the land; for leaping straight out of the whimsical, high-design boat house into the North Sea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Dermatologists are literally cringing about it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The movie’s real sympathetic figure is Hall, played by Dacre Montgomery, who spends most of the movie cringing and flinching, while trying not to move.—
Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Jan. 2026
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The drone can be seen intercepting a low-flying Ka-52, maneuvering towards its port weapon pylon before the footage dramatically cuts.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Delta's policies, there are no restrictions for flying while pregnant on the airline.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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These include operating without GPS, using frequency hopping to counter jamming, and enabling one operator to manage multiple drones.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, many thought Tilson Thomas too brash and arrogant to lead an orchestra, and, around the same time, Tilson Thomas fell in with New York’s disco-hopping crowd.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Turning up the music in get car so that her daughter won’t hear, the grandmother gets out the car, takes a revolver out of her bag, and wincing and turning away, shoots the animal in the head.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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There was no contact before Doncic stopped, then lay down on the floor while wincing in pain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Let the conversation unfold without rushing to resolve it.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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None bigger than the bombshell on April 28 that this OPEC stalwart for nearly 60 years is bolting.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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To avoid bolting, plant spinach four to six weeks before the last frost in your region, or plant in late summer for a fall harvest.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, two of the highlights of the horse racing calendar take place at Churchill Downs on Friday and Saturday, while the Formula One season resumes after a long hiatus with the Miami Grand Prix.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Agents racing to apprehend him, seen in this photo, also released by the president.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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