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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
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Finck, who started skydiving in 2020, now has hundreds of dives, jumps, and wingsuit flights under his belt.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
In October, McMichael got a letter from the plan that warned of monthly premiums jumps next year.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2025
The reason for the price jumps is easy to discern.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Wood said the hope is to expand the stadium to 40,000 to 50,000 seats if the school jumps to the FBS.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Emma Straub talks to Lily King about campus novels, time jumps, and her new book, Heart the Lover.
—Lit Hub Daily, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Mark Hallberg Hallberg, 39, jumps out as the most viable replacement for Melvin among the Giants’ internal options despite having no experience managing in the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
At the pickup location, often down a remote dirt road, lawyers said, a group of migrants jumps into the car.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Home price increases will likely remain more modest, avoiding double-digit jumps seen in the last few years, Clark added.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Gilman explained that competitors have three jumps, and the longest distance is the one that is scored.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Projected Impacts on Borrowers The Student Borrower Protection Center reported that the typical borrower could see annual student loan payments rise by $2,929, with corresponding monthly jumps of hundreds of dollars.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Incorporating toning exercises every few minutes, like jumping jacks, walking lunges, squats, or squat jumps, can also help, suggested Kirsch.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Now, all these additions have created much more mobile vault hunters between slides, dashes, gliding and double jumps, in addition to whatever mobility moves your character itself may have.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Given that the salary cap ceiling increased more than in the past five years combined, with more big jumps coming in the next two offseasons, there might have been a chance to set off a bidding war for his services.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
However, California’s pandemic-era jumps look modest on a percentage basis.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The dog jumps up and plucks the burger from her—a move that left viewers stunned and amused by the canine's flawless execution.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Finck, who started skydiving in 2020, now has hundreds of dives, jumps, and wingsuit flights under his belt.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
In October, McMichael got a letter from the plan that warned of monthly premiums jumps next year.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2025
The reason for the price jumps is easy to discern.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Wood said the hope is to expand the stadium to 40,000 to 50,000 seats if the school jumps to the FBS.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Emma Straub talks to Lily King about campus novels, time jumps, and her new book, Heart the Lover.
—Lit Hub Daily, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Mark Hallberg Hallberg, 39, jumps out as the most viable replacement for Melvin among the Giants’ internal options despite having no experience managing in the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
At the pickup location, often down a remote dirt road, lawyers said, a group of migrants jumps into the car.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Then a series of jumps to touch the crossbar, followed by a wiggle to either side and a final few star jumps.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Home price increases will likely remain more modest, avoiding double-digit jumps seen in the last few years, Clark added.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Gilman explained that competitors have three jumps, and the longest distance is the one that is scored.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Projected Impacts on Borrowers The Student Borrower Protection Center reported that the typical borrower could see annual student loan payments rise by $2,929, with corresponding monthly jumps of hundreds of dollars.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Incorporating toning exercises every few minutes, like jumping jacks, walking lunges, squats, or squat jumps, can also help, suggested Kirsch.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Now, all these additions have created much more mobile vault hunters between slides, dashes, gliding and double jumps, in addition to whatever mobility moves your character itself may have.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Given that the salary cap ceiling increased more than in the past five years combined, with more big jumps coming in the next two offseasons, there might have been a chance to set off a bidding war for his services.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
However, California’s pandemic-era jumps look modest on a percentage basis.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps
Verb
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My Lab leaps up onto a grass bench and attempts to climb higher but can’t.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Without hesitation, Nova leaps across as if to check her feline friend is unharmed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Too many big plays allowed The Commanders have given up 32 explosive plays (completions of at least 16 yards and rushes of at least 12 yards), tied for the fifth-most in the league through Week 4.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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While the Broncos’ passing game led them to victory, the typically reliable running back group was solid as well — 44 rushes for 152 yards — even though the average per rush was dragged down by a fumble that led to a 14-yard loss for Madsen.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While shorter hops were more likely, longer jumps also occurred.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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New Grist is made with sorghum, malted millet, rice, hops, water and gluten-free yeast.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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James allegedly lied on her paperwork, saying her New York property had four units instead of the proper five, which gives her mortgage advantages.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The potential advantages are clear.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 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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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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