as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the outfielder leaped into the air to catch the ball before it went over the fence
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Recent Examples of leap
Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 23 June 2025
However, the one aspect of Death Stranding 2 that does feel like a drastic leap forward are the bosses.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
But others leap ahead to 2081 or the twenty-third century.
—Natalie Zutter
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Built from the Ground Up, With Love Just barely out of college, the founders of Walters Wedding Estates took an extraordinary leap of faith.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 23 June 2025
However, the one aspect of Death Stranding 2 that does feel like a drastic leap forward are the bosses.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Verb
They’re also known for leaping while feeding and sought out by anglers for their strong fight.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
But others leap ahead to 2081 or the twenty-third century.
—Natalie Zutter
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leap
Noun
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While purists might prefer an immediate jump to green hydrogen, the reality is that transitional technologies may be necessary for the next five to 10 years to build the ecosystem for full decarbonization.—
Nicole LeBlanc,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That objective of preparing players to make the jump to Tuchel’s first team has been mentioned throughout 2025, and may be best seen in Newcastle United’s Livramento.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Later that afternoon, the trio will hop onto the festival’s large main stage, their melodies radiating out into the towering box canyon surrounding the town.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
5 July 2025
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Bradley’s dog often hops into the vehicle, a Vons employee named Elvis comes out for a smoke break, and others come and go.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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“Leap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leap. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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