Synonyms of leaped

leaped

verb

variants or leapt

past tense of leap

as in jumped

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jumped
• hopped
• sprang
• bounded
• vaulted
• bounced
• pounced
• skipped
• attacked
• loped
• hurdled
• leapfrogged
• capered
• bucked
• romped
• cavorted
• frolicked
• skyrocketed
• gamboled
• shot
• caprioled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leaped

Equifax – Shares of the consumer credit bureau leapt almost 12%. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

But the ending hints at the possibility that the spirit of Jason may have leapt into the youngster. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson, listed at 6-6, and Miami safety Bryce Fitzgerald, listed at 6-1, leaped for the ball. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Unlike when Florida leaped all the way to September, this version of the Gators might be a touch more sustainable, the product of that defensive jump. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Still, the Panthers have leaped above all expectations, establishing themselves as one of the best teams nationwide in head coach DeMarcus Harris’ first year at the helm. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

On fourth-and-1 from the Indiana 38, Sayin launched a play-action pass toward the end zone, and Smith leaped over everyone else to haul it in for a 38-yard touchdown that put Ohio State up 19-7. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Justin Jefferson somehow separated enough from the triple coverage that converged at the apex of his route, leaped to snag the ball with both hands, tapped both feet on the turf, and tumbled backward to put the Vikings in front. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Cornerback Deonte Banks leaped in the air, ran across the line of scrimmage, then leaped again in celebration. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026