as in leaped
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
vaulted over the obstacle with ease
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Recent Examples of vaulted
China has welcomed a growing number of academics from the US and around the world in recent years, as the country’s own capabilities and ambitions in the sciences have vaulted higher.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Hardy rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, continuing a breakout season that has vaulted him into the national spotlight.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
With a single photo, though, Swift vaulted it from obscurity into obsession.
—Malaika Crawford, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
The Crown is riding an eight-game winning streak and vaulted to third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Hardy rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, continuing a breakout season that has vaulted him into the national spotlight.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
With a single photo, though, Swift vaulted it from obscurity into obsession.
—Malaika Crawford, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
The Crown is riding an eight-game winning streak and vaulted to third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaulted
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Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Gorst smiled shaking Yapp’s hand after the match, but the disappointment on his face was clear while Yapp leapt atop the table to celebrate his major championship.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Total revenue, which jumped 10% year-on-year in the third quarter on a constant currency basis, is expected to rise by a high single-digit percentage this year, while core earnings per share are forecast to jump by a low double-digit percentage.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The model then jumped onto a blue motorcycle, revved the engine and filled the room with smoke as a pole dancer covered in complete silver body paint began to spin in front of a guest list including photographer Myles Loftin, Head of State designer Taofeek Abijako, and Chxrry.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
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Norman-Lester scored on a 4-yard run late in the third quarter and Calloway hopped over a defender during a 27-yard TD run early in the fourth for a 42-20 lead.—
Bernie Wilson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Florida’s lieutenant governor hopped on the bandwagon Friday, hoping to inject anti-Mamdani sentiment to boost his preferred candidate, Emilio Gonzalez, in the campaign to succeed Suarez as Miami’s mayor.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Vaulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaulted. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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