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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
Janelle Davis, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … DRAMATIC RESCUE – Viral video captures moments after mother jumps into water to save daughter.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The end of the episode jumps ahead 18 months after Eleven's disappearance with the destruction of the Upside Down.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Eleven flies up to be face-to-face with the Mind Flayer, rips out his throat, jumps inside, and in one sleek-as-hell move, rips Vecna down from the Mind Flayer power source he’s been plugged into.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Lastly, Grindelwald-First has about 35 miles of runs and a snow park with a 426-foot-long, 18-foot-high half-pipe—perfect for winter athletes who want to practice their tricks and jumps.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Cuts and price jumps Microsoft laid off 1,900 workers, around 9% of its gaming division, in January and slashed another 650 jobs from Xbox in September.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
The story jumps back and forth through time and across continents, but Raja’s sensitive and ultimately optimistic point of view is a gripping anchor.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
UConn jumps 28 spots for its win against Duke.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Taking the ice in a shimmering silver leotard, Liu dazzled the crowd and judges with a slew of unbelievable jumps, turns and spins.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Tomoki Hiwatashi slipped from second after the short program to fifth after also struggling on several jumps.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
That would also certainly be one of the biggest jumps from last year, though one of Bednar’s other buddies, San Jose’s Ryan Warsofsky, might help the Sharks to an even bigger improvement.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
To get the most out of your jumps, jump 50 times in place at a rapid, consistent speed, making sure to drive through the balls of your feet and land softly on the balls of your feet.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
After her jumps were completed cleanly, including her high-scoring triple Axel, the audience cheered and danced along with her choreographic sequence, on their feet before her final pose.
—Lillian Karabaic, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
The ski area also features as many as seven terrain parks for jumps and tricks.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The largest jumps were in Delaware at 39%, Minnesota at 35%, and Maryland at 33%.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Boitano said Liu was exceptional in her early years, performing jumps no other skater could execute at the time.
—Janelle Davis, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … DRAMATIC RESCUE – Viral video captures moments after mother jumps into water to save daughter.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The end of the episode jumps ahead 18 months after Eleven's disappearance with the destruction of the Upside Down.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Eleven flies up to be face-to-face with the Mind Flayer, rips out his throat, jumps inside, and in one sleek-as-hell move, rips Vecna down from the Mind Flayer power source he’s been plugged into.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Lastly, Grindelwald-First has about 35 miles of runs and a snow park with a 426-foot-long, 18-foot-high half-pipe—perfect for winter athletes who want to practice their tricks and jumps.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Cuts and price jumps Microsoft laid off 1,900 workers, around 9% of its gaming division, in January and slashed another 650 jobs from Xbox in September.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
The story jumps back and forth through time and across continents, but Raja’s sensitive and ultimately optimistic point of view is a gripping anchor.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
UConn jumps 28 spots for its win against Duke.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Many of the biggest jumps came in locales where the large landlords barely participated.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Taking the ice in a shimmering silver leotard, Liu dazzled the crowd and judges with a slew of unbelievable jumps, turns and spins.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Tomoki Hiwatashi slipped from second after the short program to fifth after also struggling on several jumps.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
That would also certainly be one of the biggest jumps from last year, though one of Bednar’s other buddies, San Jose’s Ryan Warsofsky, might help the Sharks to an even bigger improvement.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
To get the most out of your jumps, jump 50 times in place at a rapid, consistent speed, making sure to drive through the balls of your feet and land softly on the balls of your feet.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
After her jumps were completed cleanly, including her high-scoring triple Axel, the audience cheered and danced along with her choreographic sequence, on their feet before her final pose.
—Lillian Karabaic, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
The ski area also features as many as seven terrain parks for jumps and tricks.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The largest jumps were in Delaware at 39%, Minnesota at 35%, and Maryland at 33%.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps
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Creative play brightens, and feelings gently soften as the Moon leaps into your 5th House of Affection.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heart leaps every now and then to hear some hot rod out there, or some motorcycle roaring late at night in glorious, mortal disregard.—
David Searcy,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Bryan winces after weighing in at 597 lbs.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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When the crowd begins hooting in response, Nanjiani winces.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The woman who later identified herself as Good's partner rushes to the Honda Pilot.—
Chris Looft,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Denver’s defense rushes the passer as well as any other team in the league.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mitchell is an elite scorer for his Cleveland Cavaliers, a walking highlight package who combines deep range with flair for getting to the hoop, and impressive hops.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
26 Dec. 2025
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From short hops to international hauls, economy seats to business cabins, frequent fliers know that comfort, preparedness, and a touch of strategy make all the difference between a smooth trip and a travel nightmare.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That flexibility is one of the biggest advantages travelers have today.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those advantages will show up Sunday.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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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Jackson scurries 14 yards up the middle for a first down.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter come together in the oven to create crisp edges and a gooey, citrusy center, while a little cream cheese in the mix rounds out the lemon’s brightness.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Jumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumps. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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