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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
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Lisa added that Ryder is incredibly athletic despite his disability and regularly climbs and jumps off things at home.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This design style jumps right out of Beetlejuice with its detailed architectural moldings, elaborate wallpaper, and gritty style.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
In one short, a young Stuckmann, dressed as Harrison Ford's lasso-whipping adventurer, jumps onto the back of a moving car.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
From box jumps to lateral bounds to burpees, plyometric exercises can be…intimidating.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Pasolini jumps out with his camera.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
For students whose schools use AI extensively, the rate of students who have had a romantic relationship with AI jumps to 32%.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
In the third and fourth quarters, that jumps to more than 72 percent of the time.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Carlsbad’s City Council authorized staffers Tuesday to advertise for construction bids on Veterans Memorial Park, which will be the city’s largest at 94 acres and will include its first family bike park with jumps, a pump track and a slalom course.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
That said, many plyometric exercises—like jumping lunges, pop squats, and tuck jumps—place an extra emphasis on your core and lower half.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
South Florida’s appearance at the top of the list comes after several years of big price jumps, especially of single family homes.
—Tom Hudson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
And the Warzone battle royale mode will eventually see wall jumps added to the mix.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Beginners must log at least 50 skydives or parachute jumps, and take a six-hour First Jump Course, while those wanting a deeper dive (pun intended) can opt for an intensive three-day course.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Gilman explained that competitors have three jumps, and the longest distance is the one that is scored.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
With more than $100 million in funding, that jumps to 19%.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Lisa added that Ryder is incredibly athletic despite his disability and regularly climbs and jumps off things at home.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This design style jumps right out of Beetlejuice with its detailed architectural moldings, elaborate wallpaper, and gritty style.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
In one short, a young Stuckmann, dressed as Harrison Ford's lasso-whipping adventurer, jumps onto the back of a moving car.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
From box jumps to lateral bounds to burpees, plyometric exercises can be…intimidating.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Pasolini jumps out with his camera.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
For students whose schools use AI extensively, the rate of students who have had a romantic relationship with AI jumps to 32%.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
In the third and fourth quarters, that jumps to more than 72 percent of the time.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Each type of enrollee is expected to see an increase in their monthly premiums, with most being significant jumps, according to the data.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Carlsbad’s City Council authorized staffers Tuesday to advertise for construction bids on Veterans Memorial Park, which will be the city’s largest at 94 acres and will include its first family bike park with jumps, a pump track and a slalom course.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
That said, many plyometric exercises—like jumping lunges, pop squats, and tuck jumps—place an extra emphasis on your core and lower half.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
South Florida’s appearance at the top of the list comes after several years of big price jumps, especially of single family homes.
—Tom Hudson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
And the Warzone battle royale mode will eventually see wall jumps added to the mix.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Beginners must log at least 50 skydives or parachute jumps, and take a six-hour First Jump Course, while those wanting a deeper dive (pun intended) can opt for an intensive three-day course.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Gilman explained that competitors have three jumps, and the longest distance is the one that is scored.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps
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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
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Ralphy leaps up in shock, tumbles off the sofa, and sprints toward his owner, who is filming nearby.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 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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Spencer completes 66 percent of his passes for an average of 142 passing yards a game with 21 touchdowns and rushes for 64 yards a game with nine rushing touchdowns.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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But when cold weather rushes in, a good eye mask becomes essential for staving off dark circles, dry skin, and the puffiness that follows a late night of caviar, blinis, and martinis (‘tis the season to indulge, after all).—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 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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Companies that build these competencies first will have sustainable advantages in innovation speed and quality.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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At 6-foot-6, 275 pounds, his frame and athleticism give him natural advantages against the run, where he was rated as the 22nd-best run defending defensive end out of 121 in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 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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Using a silhouette reminiscent of the iconic 1920s Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, the Maison Margiela Loved to Death sneakers dial up the distressing with visible seams, raw edges and distressed rubber soles, but that’s only the beginning.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Jumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumps. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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