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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
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The gains were broad, with particularly big jumps for energy companies and banks.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Frog jumping contests involve people either purchasing frogs from a pet store, or finding one in nature, and then seeing which frog can hop the farthest in three jumps.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Each February, Saratoga hosts high-speed skijoring competitions, a one-of-a-kind sport that pairs horses with skiers racing through obstacle courses consisting of jumps, gates, and rings.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
On the wheel, the host dazzled the crowd with jumps, sprints, jump rope and other extreme tricks about 30 feet in the air.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The novel explores the life of Scott Treder, a 47-year-old biology technician who begins experiencing involuntary jumps through time, and there’s been interest in mounting a feature adaptation for some time.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
Mitchell emphasized the importance of parachutists carrying a hook knife and being mindful of their handles, especially when exiting the aircraft during jumps.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Miami, Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area saw significant jumps too.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Dec. 2025
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
The jumps certainly power his mystique.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The gains were broad, with particularly big jumps for energy companies and banks.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Frog jumping contests involve people either purchasing frogs from a pet store, or finding one in nature, and then seeing which frog can hop the farthest in three jumps.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Each February, Saratoga hosts high-speed skijoring competitions, a one-of-a-kind sport that pairs horses with skiers racing through obstacle courses consisting of jumps, gates, and rings.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
On the wheel, the host dazzled the crowd with jumps, sprints, jump rope and other extreme tricks about 30 feet in the air.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The novel explores the life of Scott Treder, a 47-year-old biology technician who begins experiencing involuntary jumps through time, and there’s been interest in mounting a feature adaptation for some time.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
Mitchell emphasized the importance of parachutists carrying a hook knife and being mindful of their handles, especially when exiting the aircraft during jumps.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Miami, Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area saw significant jumps too.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps
Verb
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The biannual launches of China’s Shenzhou program have been a source of pride as the country’s space program makes giant leaps forward.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Put the thing in Sport mode, and any time your right ankle twitches on the accelerator, the car absolutely leaps forward.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a video of the incident, Tricia lets out a loud scream and winces as the champagne drips from her hair, into her eyes and onto her face.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lina winces at the sound of Jaya munching on an apple, made worse by the static on the line.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The third-year running back was in the midst of a quiet season, getting just three rushes for six yards across three games.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Griffin’s hops are considerable.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Happy Eternal Hoptimist coffee channels the spirit of hops with a bright, unexpected flavor profile.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Newer artists have also seen some advantages with the eligibility period not adhering to a typical calendar year.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Falcon Enamelware espresso cup Falcon’s espresso cups have the dual advantages of being cute and durable.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 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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These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Jumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumps. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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