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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
get a jump on the competition by starting early
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Recent Examples of jump
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
His stellar work as the voice of the Ramblin’ Wreck led to the opportunity to jump to national broadcasts in 2016, calling NFL, MLB and college football games for Fox Sports as well as collegiate games for the Big Ten Network.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The Utes have fallen back from their original jump now that their UCLA win isn’t valuable anymore.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The optimistic forward-looking numbers caused the company’s stock to jump 36% last Wednesday, and briefly made CEO Larry Ellison the richest man in the world.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
His stellar work as the voice of the Ramblin’ Wreck led to the opportunity to jump to national broadcasts in 2016, calling NFL, MLB and college football games for Fox Sports as well as collegiate games for the Big Ten Network.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Several big technology stocks provided upside for the market, led by jumps of more than 4% and 3% in Alphabet and Tesla, respectively.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The Utes have fallen back from their original jump now that their UCLA win isn’t valuable anymore.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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Will Ferrell, who in 2003 successfully leaped from SNL to the big screen with the Todd Phillips hit Old School, was a catalyst for the golden decade of big comedies that followed.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mohamed Salah leapt for joy in front of the elated away supporters before being mobbed by his team-mates.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While some may cringe at the idea of carving pumpkins and hanging twinkling lights on the same day, starting your shopping early could be the secret to enjoying the holiday season more this year.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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It's not cringe to care about something and try!—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Junior running back Kendrick Raphael (39 carries, 201 yards, TD) leads a rushing attack that’s averaging 118 yards a game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even a two-hour hop with a wider seat and free drinks can make a noticeable difference in your trip.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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So many first-time visitors get their bearings on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus, but that’s far from the only way to see the city and arguably the least effective.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Boomsma said any traits the ants have evolved are adaptations driven by natural selection, and creating fitter hybrid workers provided a competitive advantage, allowing Iberian harvester ants to extend their range vastly.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Wave now hold a 6-2-1 advantage in the all-time regular season series.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s our job, to bring up the uncomfortable and talk about the topics people wince at.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Immediately, Moore was on the ground and wincing in pain.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Today points out, customers took to social media to ask for Starbucks to hurry up and get Apple Crisp drinks back on the seasonal menu.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Foster’s hurried firing on Sunday morning comes after his hurried hiring in February 2024, his placement a band-aid one week after Chip Kelly bolted to be offensive coordinator at Ohio State.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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Parsons has been one of the better edge rushers in the league, posting double-digit sacks in each of his first four seasons in the NFL.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Rooms pair comfort with modern design and a hint of cool-kid edge, featuring warm wood bedframes, terrazzo slabs, and leather seating.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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