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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
Smart leapt for a jaw-dropping block against 6-foot-8 Tari Eason and drew three charges.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
And a study from ICE Mortgage Technology found that insurance premiums leaped 70% in the six-year period between 2019 and 2025.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
But Sameer did not wait to help his friend and leaped into action, performing the Heimlich maneuver on Jabril.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Two plainclothes officers who were driving west in an unmarked vehicle witnessed the shooting and leaped from the car to chase Negron on foot.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Then Anthony Edwards — already hampered by his right knee — leapt to contest a Cam Johnson layup and came down super awkwardly on his left knee, leaving the game.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Over the last few years that development has leaped outside of the phones and into accessories.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 25 Apr. 2026
Greenberg evidently leaned on his professional experience as a veteran producer and problem-solver and leapt into action rather that crumbling under his emotions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
How Animal Rescues Sprung Into Action Good Sprout Rescue and Sanctuary, with help from Sweet Peace Farm Sanctuary, leapt into action for the vulnerable birds.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
And a study from ICE Mortgage Technology found that insurance premiums leaped 70% in the six-year period between 2019 and 2025.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
But Sameer did not wait to help his friend and leaped into action, performing the Heimlich maneuver on Jabril.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Two plainclothes officers who were driving west in an unmarked vehicle witnessed the shooting and leaped from the car to chase Negron on foot.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Then Anthony Edwards — already hampered by his right knee — leapt to contest a Cam Johnson layup and came down super awkwardly on his left knee, leaving the game.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Over the last few years that development has leaped outside of the phones and into accessories.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 25 Apr. 2026
Greenberg evidently leaned on his professional experience as a veteran producer and problem-solver and leapt into action rather that crumbling under his emotions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
How Animal Rescues Sprung Into Action Good Sprout Rescue and Sanctuary, with help from Sweet Peace Farm Sanctuary, leapt into action for the vulnerable birds.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaped
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The defensive spark plug somehow jumped higher than any Nuggets forward did for a rebound in Minneapolis last Thursday night, chest-thumping the glass at the top of his leap.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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One person hopped over a fence and jumped into the bay, where police later detained them, Beere said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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See millennial vs Gen Z marketing trend examples Zaxby's also hopped on the trend, promoting its Cinco de Mayo deal on May 4.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Turner hopped into the dugout after the Braves dropped 16 games in a row.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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“Leaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaped. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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