jumps (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of jump (on)
1
as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against the robbers waited until he had passed by them and then jumped on him without warning

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2
as in slams
to criticize harshly and usually publicly no need to jump on him just because he locked the keys in the car

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps (on)
  1. attacks
  2. slams
  3. assaults
  4. scolds
  5. raids
  6. storms
  7. strikes
  8. sets on
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  • At the same time, in the real world, Lisa wakes up and attacks Thomas and Paladin, using her new, uh, nanobot powers?
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune condition in which your immune system attacks healthy tissues, causing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
    — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attacks
Verb
  • One recent ad featuring an Epstein survivor, and targeted at Kansas Republican Roger Marshall, slams the incumbent senator’s September 2025 vote to block a procedural measure that would have released the Epstein files.
    — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 28 Oct. 2026
  • There’s seat-shaking violence in how the whale breaches the surface and slams its weight back down (the crafty sound design is by James Miller) and body horror in its claustrophobic, spongy inner chambers.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of slams
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  • Chris Brown physically assaults then-girlfriend Rihanna Brown and then-girlfriend Rihanna had an argument that escalated into physical violence on the part of Brown.
    — Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
    — Christina Fan, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Definition of assaults
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  • In a video shared by De La Espriella’s office Tuesday, the president scolds some of the suspects captured by police.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In a video shared by De la Espriella’s office Tuesday, the president scolds some of the suspects captured by police.
    — Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of scolds
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  • In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
  • In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Definition of raids
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  • The puppeteering incenses Morgan, who storms into Cathcarts to demand his lawyers quit playing games and get on with litigation already.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Saturday, the system sent a long band of powerful thunder storms up the center of Georgia.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of storms
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  • Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Then, Showalter drops from a standing position and strikes Hardy in the head and neck area with his knee.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of strikes
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  • Joss sets on a quest to find one perfect crush that might be the perfect person for her.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The ride is expected to rely heavily on 3D effects and high-definition screens, but Strong made clear that there will indeed be large-scale physical sets on the ride.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sets on
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