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or leapt
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
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Recent Examples of leaped
The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
However, Jackson Merrill leaped and robbed McGonigle of his first home run.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
With roughly 15 minutes left in the second half, VCU’s Lazar Djokovic leaped up for a poster dunk but was denied by Ivisic.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Panicked employees leaped into elevator shafts, were crushed at exits, suffocated in smoke, burned, or trapped by flames.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Within seconds of stepping onstage, the Vallejo native leapt into the crowd, igniting the already energized audience.
—Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Hubbuch had a wide-open shot from 12 yards out, but McGlynn leaped to tip the shot over the crossbar.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The national government pumped $5 trillion into the economy (in two years) and Americans leapt out of poverty by the millions.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Timing each prop to the corresponding words, viewers leapt to their feet to try and get a better glimpse — and stayed there, reveling in the song’s chorus.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
However, Jackson Merrill leaped and robbed McGonigle of his first home run.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
With roughly 15 minutes left in the second half, VCU’s Lazar Djokovic leaped up for a poster dunk but was denied by Ivisic.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Panicked employees leaped into elevator shafts, were crushed at exits, suffocated in smoke, burned, or trapped by flames.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Within seconds of stepping onstage, the Vallejo native leapt into the crowd, igniting the already energized audience.
—Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Hubbuch had a wide-open shot from 12 yards out, but McGlynn leaped to tip the shot over the crossbar.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The national government pumped $5 trillion into the economy (in two years) and Americans leapt out of poverty by the millions.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Timing each prop to the corresponding words, viewers leapt to their feet to try and get a better glimpse — and stayed there, reveling in the song’s chorus.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaped
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But at the start of this year, Brvenik’s monthly premium jumped to nearly $142 after the credits expired.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brent crude, the international benchmark, has jumped more than 50% since the start of March, surpassing the previous record of 46% during Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Doncic nailed a step-back three from the top of the key, held his follow through and hopped backwards on one leg.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Celebrities and athletes have hopped on the trend — with NFL star Aaron Rodgers even attending a few psychedelic retreats in South America and Costa Rica.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Leaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaped. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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