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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
Adell leaped high above the yellow line on the wall to deny Cal Raleigh of a solo homer in the first and made a nearly identical catch to deny Josh Naylor of a solo homer in the eighth.
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CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Zookeepers placed small bags decorated like Easter eggs but packed with meat in the enclosures of small felines, such as caracals, who leapt up tree branches to get their snacks.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Last year, that number leapt to 189.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The president’s political opponents leaped on the remarks as out of touch.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
By the mid-nineteenth century, the frontier crossed the Great Plains and leapt over the Rocky Mountains to California.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.
—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
CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Zookeepers placed small bags decorated like Easter eggs but packed with meat in the enclosures of small felines, such as caracals, who leapt up tree branches to get their snacks.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Last year, that number leapt to 189.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The president’s political opponents leaped on the remarks as out of touch.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
By the mid-nineteenth century, the frontier crossed the Great Plains and leapt over the Rocky Mountains to California.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaped
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His mere presence appeared to energize the Warriors early, with Golden State making 5 of its first 7 shots and Gui Santos scoring eight points as the Warriors jumped out to a 13-6 lead after three and a half minutes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Babs had nearly jumped up in his seat.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Easter Bunny hopped around Orange County on Saturday as communities gathered for egg hunts and fun ahead of Easter.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The ball one-hopped the wall, and Tatis had a double.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Leaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaped. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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