as in rambling
passing from one topic to another
we had trouble following the lecturer's leaping look at archaeological discoveries around the world
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as in jumping
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 leaping
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Two plays later, Corona del Mar linebacker Cash Pearsall made a leaping interception near midfield.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Bryce Teodosio’s long fly ball landed to the back side of a leaping Outman, going for a leadoff triple in the bottom of the eighth inning.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The last-place Giants, who came in with a major league-low five homers, just missed a potential third long ball when Taylor Ward made a leaping grab at the left-field wall to rob Harrison Bader in the eighth.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Energy prices logged their biggest gain since 2005, with gas prices leaping more than 21% and fuel oil up more than 30% from February.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
In discussions with others, caution against leaping to conclusions.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Angine is not Dillinger Escape Plan or Naked City leaping wildly between time signatures—a loop pedal serves as the third member of the band, so every song is generally locked into a pulse.
—Christopher R. Weingarten, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Lendingtree, Wallethub Chase’s and Amex’s premium cards have been doing such brisk business that new challengers are leaping into the category.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
And Sunday, his high fly ball in the second inning tipped off the glove of leaping right fielder Sal Frelick and went over the wall for his third home run in three games.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
King was also helped along the way by Merrill keeping the game 0-0 in the second inning by leaping above the short wall in right-center field to take away what would have been the first big-league home run by McGonigle, who was 4-for-5 on Thursday in his MLB debut.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The Rams skipped across the country as a historic 10½-point favorite — biggest postseason spread in modern history — yet trudged home requiring a last-second touchdown pass from the unsinkable Matthew Stafford to a leaping Colby Parkinson.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Two plays later, Corona del Mar linebacker Cash Pearsall made a leaping interception near midfield.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Bryce Teodosio’s long fly ball landed to the back side of a leaping Outman, going for a leadoff triple in the bottom of the eighth inning.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sebastian Berhalter played an arcing free kick to the center of the area and Laborda put away a leaping volley.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The last-place Giants, who came in with a major league-low five homers, just missed a potential third long ball when Taylor Ward made a leaping grab at the left-field wall to rob Harrison Bader in the eighth.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Energy prices logged their biggest gain since 2005, with gas prices leaping more than 21% and fuel oil up more than 30% from February.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
In discussions with others, caution against leaping to conclusions.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Angine is not Dillinger Escape Plan or Naked City leaping wildly between time signatures—a loop pedal serves as the third member of the band, so every song is generally locked into a pulse.
—Christopher R. Weingarten, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Lendingtree, Wallethub Chase’s and Amex’s premium cards have been doing such brisk business that new challengers are leaping into the category.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
And Sunday, his high fly ball in the second inning tipped off the glove of leaping right fielder Sal Frelick and went over the wall for his third home run in three games.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
King was also helped along the way by Merrill keeping the game 0-0 in the second inning by leaping above the short wall in right-center field to take away what would have been the first big-league home run by McGonigle, who was 4-for-5 on Thursday in his MLB debut.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaping
Adjective
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The North Carolina folk-rock band’s quiet and rambling third album exists in a cloud of dreamy contemplation.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s speech was at times entertaining, rambling, repetitive, and combative.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That resulted in gasoline prices alone jumping nearly 11% from the month prior.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The man is listed on the Douglas County Jail roster Wednesday on potential charges of property damage and bail jumping.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Like Fox Lake mom Priscilla Marshall, 34, whose 11-year-old son was found wandering village streets last month, bloody and beaten, authorities said.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The adventurous rapper and producer take a more refined approach on a collaborative album full of wandering thoughts and odd, understated beats.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For a simple take, these noir wide-leg capris at Amazon are a sophisticated style that’ll become a quick go-to replacing jeans while museum hopping or shopping in a city like Paris or Madrid this spring.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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In a video posted to Instagram, both singers are seen hopping on motorcycles in their respective parts of town and speeding through the city streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Leaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaping. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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