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as in winces
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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as in rushes
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
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as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
get a jump on the competition by starting early
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Recent Examples of jumps
True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Tierney, though, thinks the result could reflect mechanisms unknown from recent Earth history that can drive extreme temperature jumps.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In a surveillance video released by authorities, Robinson allegedly darts across the roof after firing the single shot, jimmies down to a ledge and jumps to the grass below.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Most importantly, for Edinburgh AC, there is an eight-lane outdoor track with space for all the throws and jumps, plus a stand that can fit nearly 500 spectators — and a six-lane 60m indoor track with more jumps spaces.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Following the shooting, the individual jumps from a rooftop and runs away from the location.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
The subject moves to the other side of the building, jumps off the building and flees campus into a nearby neighborhood, according to Mason with UDPS.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Merlin jumps up at the kitchen sink.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, which Apple positioned as a reinvention of last year's iPhone 16 Plus, jumps to $999.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Upgrading your skills further adds new moves such as super jumps, rampaging charges, and powerful smash attacks.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Other cities in metro Phoenix are seeing similar jumps; Glendale, for example, saw a price increase of 46 cents in the past month.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The lift distribution is multi-lobed, which relies on several smaller contributions to lift instead of one large one, which helps avoid sharp pressure jumps.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
The third season is where Rhule’s previous college teams have made their biggest jumps, and the stage is set for the same to happen for the Cornhuskers.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
More jumps are projected for years to come.
—Delaney Nolan, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
The series thrums with time jumps, heartbreak, joy, and family dinners that somehow always end in arguments.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There is a larger penalty for consecutive jumps which reduces jump height when it’s spammed.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
When your cards are maxed out, your ratio jumps up to 100% causing your score to plummet.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Tierney, though, thinks the result could reflect mechanisms unknown from recent Earth history that can drive extreme temperature jumps.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In a surveillance video released by authorities, Robinson allegedly darts across the roof after firing the single shot, jimmies down to a ledge and jumps to the grass below.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Most importantly, for Edinburgh AC, there is an eight-lane outdoor track with space for all the throws and jumps, plus a stand that can fit nearly 500 spectators — and a six-lane 60m indoor track with more jumps spaces.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Following the shooting, the individual jumps from a rooftop and runs away from the location.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
The subject moves to the other side of the building, jumps off the building and flees campus into a nearby neighborhood, according to Mason with UDPS.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Merlin jumps up at the kitchen sink.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, which Apple positioned as a reinvention of last year's iPhone 16 Plus, jumps to $999.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Several big technology stocks provided upside for the market, led by jumps of more than 4% and 3% in Alphabet and Tesla, respectively.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Upgrading your skills further adds new moves such as super jumps, rampaging charges, and powerful smash attacks.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Other cities in metro Phoenix are seeing similar jumps; Glendale, for example, saw a price increase of 46 cents in the past month.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The lift distribution is multi-lobed, which relies on several smaller contributions to lift instead of one large one, which helps avoid sharp pressure jumps.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
The third season is where Rhule’s previous college teams have made their biggest jumps, and the stage is set for the same to happen for the Cornhuskers.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
More jumps are projected for years to come.
—Delaney Nolan, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
The series thrums with time jumps, heartbreak, joy, and family dinners that somehow always end in arguments.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There is a larger penalty for consecutive jumps which reduces jump height when it’s spammed.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps
Verb
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What leaps off the page in the NBC data is how independence dominates Gen Z’s definition of success—with one striking exception.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The plot leaps from a slightly exaggerated take on a familiar scenario to an outlandish power struggle over an oblivious man whose own agency is increasingly beside the point.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Where at one time soldiers and sailors made do with fluttering flags or flashes of light to send simple messages, the modern warfighter is part of a global digital network where data rushes about like water out of a firehose and satellites act as a vital link in that network.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
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Beard would finish on the ground with 3 rushes for 20 yards and a single score.—
Chris Winters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This unique brew combines dark roasted notes with classic piney hops and a tropical finish, highlighting the category's dynamic evolution.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In addition to their selection of hops, the brewery also serves food.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to testing the munition's capabilities, the mission also validated the aircraft's enduring advantages, including its stealth, range, and payload flexibility, while reinforcing its evolving role in maritime strike.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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That said, robotic guide dogs offer other advantages.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the dolphin gets closer to the glass, the Chihuahua lets out a bark that startles the dolphin, who then starts mimicking the dog's mouth movements in a sort of chasing game across species.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In some versions of the tale, the wolf scurries off to the forest while the three pigs live happily ever after in humble homesteads of their choice.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Chase Joynt is a non-fiction filmmaker and writer who works at the edges of genre.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, crews continued to make significant progress improving fire lines along the southern, eastern, and western edges of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Payton cringes at the mention of a sophomore slump, that defenses will figure out Nix.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Jumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumps. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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