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
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Recent Examples of leaps
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The Red Wings still carry a lot of question marks on the roster and will need some unexpected leaps in order to reach the playoffs.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
While the immediate retooling impacts the auto workforce across the state, the shifts also affect the international competition where experts think China and Europe are leaps and bounds ahead of American EV technology and adoption.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Others took control of their matchups a few days back, and have made leaps in the standings with hopes of verifying their impeccable starts.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
But the emotional dynamic leaps off the screen from the get-go.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Those with nontraditional backgrounds are often those who unlock the greatest leaps forward.
—Barbara Wittmann, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Once the vessel has anchored in a quiet cove, evening activities might include lobster bakes on the beach or impromptu leaps from the bowsprit into the bracing Atlantic Ocean below.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX can use the fortunes of their billionaire founders to make technological leaps for which there may never be a large field of competitors.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Without hesitation, Nova leaps across as if to check her feline friend is unharmed.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
But staying employable means chasing certifications every few years as technology leaps forward.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Page Six of the New York Post predictably leaps on every Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift nugget, obsesses on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and likes reminding readers whenever Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles are holding hands in a Brooklyn bar.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
McCarthy’s pick-six interception leaps out as a negative play, of course, but less obvious issues surfaced around him.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The plot leaps from a slightly exaggerated take on a familiar scenario to an outlandish power struggle over an oblivious man whose own agency is increasingly beside the point.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The coach leaps into the game, twists like a dancer, handballs behind him.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
David Digilio and Jesse Wigutow wrote the script that finds Jared Leto playing a supersoldier named Ares who leaps from the confines of the digital Grid into our real world.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
One of football’s coolest celebrations is when a running back or receiver leaps in front of an offensive lineman, who lifts him high into the air.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The Red Wings still carry a lot of question marks on the roster and will need some unexpected leaps in order to reach the playoffs.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
While the immediate retooling impacts the auto workforce across the state, the shifts also affect the international competition where experts think China and Europe are leaps and bounds ahead of American EV technology and adoption.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Others took control of their matchups a few days back, and have made leaps in the standings with hopes of verifying their impeccable starts.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
But the emotional dynamic leaps off the screen from the get-go.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Those with nontraditional backgrounds are often those who unlock the greatest leaps forward.
—Barbara Wittmann, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Once the vessel has anchored in a quiet cove, evening activities might include lobster bakes on the beach or impromptu leaps from the bowsprit into the bracing Atlantic Ocean below.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX can use the fortunes of their billionaire founders to make technological leaps for which there may never be a large field of competitors.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
My Lab leaps up onto a grass bench and attempts to climb higher but can’t.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Without hesitation, Nova leaps across as if to check her feline friend is unharmed.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
But staying employable means chasing certifications every few years as technology leaps forward.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Page Six of the New York Post predictably leaps on every Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift nugget, obsesses on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and likes reminding readers whenever Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles are holding hands in a Brooklyn bar.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
McCarthy’s pick-six interception leaps out as a negative play, of course, but less obvious issues surfaced around him.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The plot leaps from a slightly exaggerated take on a familiar scenario to an outlandish power struggle over an oblivious man whose own agency is increasingly beside the point.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The coach leaps into the game, twists like a dancer, handballs behind him.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
David Digilio and Jesse Wigutow wrote the script that finds Jared Leto playing a supersoldier named Ares who leaps from the confines of the digital Grid into our real world.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaps
Noun
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The problem is that when those jumps are mistimed, United are left wide open behind.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Projected Impacts on Borrowers The Student Borrower Protection Center reported that the typical borrower could see annual student loan payments rise by $2,929, with corresponding monthly jumps of hundreds of dollars.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the anti-slip bottom, the couch won’t shift around when your rambunctious pet hops into it.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Using pure well water, wild yeasts (some propagated from its own fruit trees and beehives), local and heirloom grains, hops, and fruits, and house sour cultures, the brewery creates, ages, blends and bottles unique, small-batch beers exhibiting the wildness of Oregon terroir.—
Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Leaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaps. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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