Synonyms of leaps

leaps 1 of 2

noun

plural of leap

as in jumps

an act of leaping into the air

the horse cleared the hurdle with a tremendous leap

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jumps
• hops
• bounces
• bounds
• vaults
• springs
• skips
• pounces
• lopes
• attacks
• capers
• gambols
• plunges
• dives
• caprioles
• pitches
• gambadoes

leaps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of leap

as in hops

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

• jumps
• hops
• bounds
• springs
• pounces
• vaults
• bounces
• skips
• hurdles
• leapfrogs
• attacks
• lopes
• cavorts
• gambols
• capers
• bucks
• romps
• frolics
• skyrockets
• shoots
• caprioles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leaps

Noun

In a world where Cuban reparto music is having viral momentum and making international leaps, there’s Melanie Santiler going against the tide. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Johnson explained that the previous generation in China underwent rapid economic development and huge leaps in the availability of material goods. — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026

The second week of the NFL season proved to be a brutal one for three young quarterbacks who were expected to take major leaps this season. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

After an incredible day exploring Bimota’s unique vision for the KB998 Rimini at Laguna Seca, trying to comprehend how well the Elite version rides on track takes some fantastic leaps of imagination. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Those efforts have brought minor improvements, but not big creative leaps, Thickstun said. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

For over 30 years, NASA astronauts flew to and from space aboard space shuttles, making incredible leaps such as the construction of the International Space Station and the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Later, an opposition to unpredictable Uranus reminds us to balance bold leaps with steady signals, so plans, messages, and travel stay flexible, safe, and kind. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026

While renewable power can continue to expand, the energy sector is on the verge of leaps in cleaner, next-gen nuclear power and geothermal energy. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

Cornered, Zeka leaps onto a balcony and meets Vlora, a woman from a remote village trying to disappear for reasons of her own in a story described as a redemption tale. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Batista leaps and pirouettes through the modern 8,400-square-foot residence, which was designed by Métrica Architects. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

When a subject dies, the Netflix apparatus leaps into motion. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

This week the madness leaps from the stage to the screen as Stamptown premieres its first Netflix special Tuesday. — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Floating through her series and leaps with confidence, Rivera closed her competition with a spectacular effort to stay in contention. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

In the scene where the Brits show up at Lasso’s house in Kansas, Sudeikis leaps over a flower bed and kicks his heels up in the air. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Incensed by the uproar of the crowd in the video, Blanka leaps across the cage, scaling the walls and delivering an electric shock across the metal barrier. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Sara helps Max, who is struggling because of her injured hand, but the shark leaps out of the water and pulls Max back. — Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 29 July 2026

Phrases Containing leaps

• by leaps and bounds