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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
Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
The vehicle then stops and a federal officer jumps out of the backseat before tackling Pretti.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
Similarly, Goldman’s carried interest program says carry points will be subject to forfeiture and clawback provisions whether vested or not if an executive jumps to a competitor, a consistent point across its compensation programs.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Baumgartner, a Michigan native, enters the Milan Cortina Olympics as one of the world’s best at snowboard cross, an event where competitors jostle for position over a series of banked turns, speed bump-like hills and jumps, all trying to reach the finish line the fastest.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Add a few hops, skips, or jumps into your daily routine.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … HAT IN THE RING – Former Rick Scott staffer jumps into crowded Florida primary for open House seat.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The name that jumps off the list is former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III, who guided JMU to a 12-2 record in 2025 and a berth in the College Football Playoff.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Incarnating a character like this, involves a lot of jumps into an unknown abyss of a play, of a game, of a world that’s been created, and every day there is a risk.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
Keep your jumps smooth and controlled, and repeat 3 sets of 10 jumps for both sides.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
But after struggling initially with her fitness, Liu’s jumps returned and returned stronger than before.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
South Negley Avenue was turned into a ski slope, complete with jumps.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Price rises ahead Memory price jumps mean that consumer electronics companies may have to consider price rises.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike pairs skating, there are no jumps, no throws.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
All Alpine races will be held on the Pista Stelvio, a slick, difficult World Cup course known for its dramatic jumps and steep (60%) gradient.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
Becoming a master of quadruple jumps that no one else can land, rising with all the ease of a young Michael Jordan—before landing on a pair of butcher knives, on ice.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
The vehicle then stops and a federal officer jumps out of the backseat before tackling Pretti.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
Similarly, Goldman’s carried interest program says carry points will be subject to forfeiture and clawback provisions whether vested or not if an executive jumps to a competitor, a consistent point across its compensation programs.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Baumgartner, a Michigan native, enters the Milan Cortina Olympics as one of the world’s best at snowboard cross, an event where competitors jostle for position over a series of banked turns, speed bump-like hills and jumps, all trying to reach the finish line the fastest.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Add a few hops, skips, or jumps into your daily routine.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … HAT IN THE RING – Former Rick Scott staffer jumps into crowded Florida primary for open House seat.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The name that jumps off the list is former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III, who guided JMU to a 12-2 record in 2025 and a berth in the College Football Playoff.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
File and use Another reason for rate jumps comes from Texas’ philosophy to favor insurance companies over consumers.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Incarnating a character like this, involves a lot of jumps into an unknown abyss of a play, of a game, of a world that’s been created, and every day there is a risk.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
Keep your jumps smooth and controlled, and repeat 3 sets of 10 jumps for both sides.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
But after struggling initially with her fitness, Liu’s jumps returned and returned stronger than before.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
South Negley Avenue was turned into a ski slope, complete with jumps.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Price rises ahead Memory price jumps mean that consumer electronics companies may have to consider price rises.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike pairs skating, there are no jumps, no throws.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
All Alpine races will be held on the Pista Stelvio, a slick, difficult World Cup course known for its dramatic jumps and steep (60%) gradient.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps
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In the video, the cat quickly leaps off the stove after turning on a burner, which ignited the items sitting on top.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s that line about wishing you were here to see it, which leaps from his throat like a cry for help.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
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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Dangerously cold temperatures will set in for several days as arctic air rushes behind the storm.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Defenseman Caleb Racki was also a major standout for the Spartans, disrupting a handful of promising rushes the Cougars could have scored on otherwise.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Jones added that their intermittent hops weren’t simply impressive displays of talent.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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A lot of farmers are growing hops, hoping to make Vermont for beer what the Napa Valley is for wine.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Columbus blanked the Blackhawks on their two power-play chances, running their string of futility to 26 man-advantages and 10 games without a goal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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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 hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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Jackson scurries 14 yards up the middle for a first down.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Briceno warns that loading on the lip tint can lead to product transfer, harsh edges, and a patchy finish.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Jumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumps. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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