JUMPS Synonyms: 225 Similar and Opposite Words

jumps 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jump

as in leaps

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air jumped across the ditch

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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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jumps

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noun

plural of jump

as in hops

an act of leaping into the air took a small jump forward to avoid stepping in the puddle

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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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Waymo, meanwhile, prompts users to report their own spills, charging a $50 cleaning fee that jumps to $100 if the next passenger discovers the mess first. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 More specifically, usable capacity jumps from 46 Ah on the single AGM setup to 64 Ah on the dual-LFP configuration. — New Atlas, 10 July 2026 In the oil market, prices continued to pare jumps from earlier in the week on worries about how the war with Iran will affect the global flow of crude. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Arkansas jumps to 20th place in Economy, compared to 30th last year. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026 The fine jumps to $10,000 per device if the pyrotechnics are found or launched around a school, park or other critical infrastructure, according to the fire department. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Before the wild animal reaches the child, the dog jumps onto the charging bear’s back and bites it, directing the bear away from the boy. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Nissan shares have lost 45% of their value over the past five years, compared to 26% and 42% jumps for Honda and Toyota respectively. — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026 That becomes important when demand jumps during hot afternoons or renewable power drops later in the day. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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The speedy jumps are just one of many advanced tricks Twinkie has managed to excel in. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 In the oil market, prices gave back much of their jumps from the day before. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Sellers appear to be getting more realistic when pricing their homes, not expecting the huge jumps seen in the first two years of the pandemic. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 July 2026 There are also permanent upgrades to health and attack power, as well as rare relics that enable unique skills, like multiple jumps. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Competitors are launched high in the air and are expected to clear wide jumps throughout the event. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 How does this relate to the ensuing flashbacks of a wounded Castle hiding with a mother and her daughter and his pulse-pounding jumps from one harrowing hot frying pan situation to another? — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 Governments are built to deliberate, and deliberation takes time, while frontier AI runs on a different clock with new releases, benchmark jumps, and fresh agentic tooling arriving week after week. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Nine were experienced skydivers, and the other two were about go on tandem jumps with instructor, officials said. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 17 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps

Verb

Following the officer’s voice, the cat leaps up to a higher ledge, then up again to the railing near the roadway.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Normally invisible to us, the corona suddenly leaps into view the moment the moon blocks the sun’s brilliant face.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Definition of leaps

Verb

The slot formerly occupied by Milli Vanilli will be taken by a dog whistle, being blown into the microphone very loudly so that everyone winces and covers their ears.

— Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Duncan winces, then again attempts to change the subject.

— Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026

Definition of winces

Verb

The 22-year-old was long considered ill-suited for grass, given how the surface dulls the athletic foundation of her game and rushes her forehand.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
In particular, consumers should avoid peak sunset and dinner rushes for nonperishable goods.

— Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of rushes

Noun

Arraez has been consistently excellent at vacuuming these tough in-between hops right out of the dirt, often adding a little flair before making his throw.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
The Carnaval de Guaranda, for instance, takes inspiration from a rowdy annual fiesta held in the Bolivar Province and is made with vodka, hops, figs, white truffle, turmeric, and a local moonshine called pájaro azul.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of hops

Noun

Republicans were 13 points more likely than Democrats to choose football, while Democrats held seven-point advantages in soccer generally and in basketball.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 18 July 2026
The United Arab Emirates, the United States and Singapore continue to attract significant numbers of high-net-worth individuals, each offering distinct advantages.

— Shai Zamanian, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of advantages

Verb

Missile warning startles Dubai Earlier on Friday, a missile warning in the United Arab Emirates caused by a technical glitch underscored the ongoing tensions in the region, following the attack on the cargo vessel and Israeli strikes in Lebanon over the past few days.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The combination of flashing light and movement startles them.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Definition of startles

Verb

Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
That goes for much here, from the light that scurries away from Benjamín Echazarreta’s muted camera, to the moments of sweetness that punctuate Mariá Portugal’s largely ominous score.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 May 2026

Definition of scurries

Noun

Roof edges, flashing, and areas where materials meet—like chimneys, skylights, and windows—are common entry points for water.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
If the soil feels crisp or is pulling away from the edges, the plant needs deep hydration.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

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