1
as in leaping
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
jumped across the ditch
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2
as in cringing
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
the sudden appearance of a mouse scurrying across the floor made me jump
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3
as in flying
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
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Recent Examples of jumping
Digitalization in the scrap business isn’t about jumping into all the latest tools.
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Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Flames were reported on both sides of Pacific Coast Highway, with the fire jumping the road in at least two locations — the area around Malibu Pier and around Malibu Road and Webb Way, just next to Malibu Colony Plaza, where a Ralphs supermarket is located, according to the city.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Here, players jumping from team to team in deals under a million euros or dollars—as the Zambian star Kundananji did in February—is more common a level below the elite leagues, as the celebs occasionally change jerseys for nine-figure fees, then picking up a mega salary.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The choreographer also put an action shot of Deveraux jumping down a waterslide and a blurry selfie with him in her post.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Thomas’ head was even with the tight end’s head jumping for the ball in this photo that was in the newspaper.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Bublé’s chart-topping Christmas returns to the Billboard 200’s top 10, jumping 12-7 with 56,000 equivalent album units earned (up 53%).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2024
Immediately, opposition lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, jumping over barricades and locking out special forces soldiers.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
During this time, Segura attempted to escape by jumping out of the van, but the kidnappers recaptured her.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Flames were reported on both sides of Pacific Coast Highway, with the fire jumping the road in at least two locations — the area around Malibu Pier and around Malibu Road and Webb Way, just next to Malibu Colony Plaza, where a Ralphs supermarket is located, according to the city.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Here, players jumping from team to team in deals under a million euros or dollars—as the Zambian star Kundananji did in February—is more common a level below the elite leagues, as the celebs occasionally change jerseys for nine-figure fees, then picking up a mega salary.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The choreographer also put an action shot of Deveraux jumping down a waterslide and a blurry selfie with him in her post.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Thomas’ head was even with the tight end’s head jumping for the ball in this photo that was in the newspaper.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Bublé’s chart-topping Christmas returns to the Billboard 200’s top 10, jumping 12-7 with 56,000 equivalent album units earned (up 53%).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2024
Immediately, opposition lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, jumping over barricades and locking out special forces soldiers.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
During this time, Segura attempted to escape by jumping out of the van, but the kidnappers recaptured her.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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Instead of leaping for the sky, focus on the ground beneath your feet.Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Bulldogs eventually scored on the drive when quarterback Mikey Keene fired a seven-yard touchdown pass that a leaping Raylen Sharpe grabbed in the back of the end zone.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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See our analysis of BlackRock’s valuation for a closer look at what’s driving the stock.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These factors are well-known in mammals for driving pluripotency, the ability of stem cells to transform into any cell type.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Uber driver Derek Gooderham was zipping along on Interstate 83 when a wave of wood planks tumbled from the lumber truck, sliding down a hill and sweeping his car off the road.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Get a preview in the video below, starring Tony Hawk and other skateboarders zipping around a half-pipe soundtracked by Kraftwerk music.Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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Join 34 others in the comments View Comments And that category has been running stubbornly higher than inflation for more than two years, BLS data shows.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Army led the nation in rushing averaging 309 yards per game with a hybrid triple-option attack running the ball 55 times per game.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With the Yellowstone-verse mastermind stepping behind the camera for the anticipated conclusion, the stakes are even higher around how the series will go out, and if the ending will pave way for a future.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Luxury brands are increasingly stepping onto the global sports stage, making high-profile investments and sponsorship deals that transcend their traditional association with elite sports.Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Compiled annually by a group led by Franklin Leonard, a recipient of a Gotham tribute award this year, Variety waits with childlike anticipation each year to see which scripts film executives have really been buzzing over — but haven’t had the budget or the chutzpah to put into production just yet.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Andrews’ three-pointer banked into the basket with four-tenths of a second left, leaving a crowd that had been buzzing moments earlier in stunned disbelief.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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