jumping (on)

present participle of jump (on)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping (on)
Verb
  • The role of the double pivot is to protect the centre-backs and provide the defensive foundation when the team is attacking.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The Real Housewives of New York City star was arrested in December 2017 after reportedly attacking a police officer in Palm Beach, Florida — nearly one year after she wed now-ex Tom D'Agostino.
    Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After facing controversy for slamming the inclusion of a same-sex couple in Disney’s 2022 movie Lightyear, Snoop Dogg has changed his tune.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Stein responded on Monday to the GOP statehouse leaders' announcement by slamming them for failing voters and calling out how the state legislature has yet to pass a budget.
    Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While many consider the mammal a nuisance for raiding garbage cans and damaging property, raccoons can also carry diseases, and they probably shouldn't be kept as housepets.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Taco Bell is raiding its vault and bringing fans along for the re-exploration.
    Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Like an impatient parent scolding their toddler, Frankenstein grows frustrated with his monster’s limited capacity for speech.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Rodgers stayed down for a moment before getting to his feet and giving a quick two-handed push to Jones’ chest while scolding him.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At least one protester was arrested, accused of assaulting a federal officer, according to DHS.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Before the election, Gianforte was charged with assaulting a reporter on the campaign trail and had pleaded guilty after his victory.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The college football season has now reached its midway point, and while numerous punishments have already been handed down to programs this year—most stemming from field-storming incidents—Tuesday brought a notable enforcement under a different policy.
    Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Jenna Reneau, who was listed as the third official from the Lynx game Reeve was ejected from after storming onto the court following a late no-call that left Napheesa Collier injured, was one of three new hires the NBA announced Wednesday.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Despite this goodbye, the sun is far from setting on the undeniable uniqueness and spirit that is Cyndi Lauper.
    Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • An artillery shell fired as part of the Marine Corps’ 250-year anniversary celebrations prematurely detonated over Interstate 5 in California Saturday, striking a patrol vehicle with shrapnel, according to the California Highway Patrol.
    Susannah Cullinane, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Carvey’s win places her among a growing number of lottery players turning to artificial intelligence in hopes of boosting their odds of striking it rich.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Jumping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping%20%28on%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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