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
One of my earliest moviegoing memories is nearly jumping out of my seat at the sight of Doctor Octopus.
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Brayden Garcia
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Wednesday, a witness called 911 to report somebody jumping off the bridge, Knox said.
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Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2026
When Balogun officially scored 13 minutes later, people went crazy once more, jumping up and down, waving flags and chanting.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
After slumping for the past year, Meta's stock started the third quarter with a bang, jumping 9% on Wednesday for its sharpest rally in more than five months.
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Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
This can be avoided by squatting, stretching and loosening up your joints before jumping.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The small city of Durango functions as the best jumping off point, launching riders north through the towering peaks and lush rivers of the San Juan National Forest.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
The beaming young mayor, fresh off an announcement that a swath of New York’s tenants would see no rent hike, was even found jumping into a city pool in a suit and tie.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Since that 3 percent difference is minor, the sun’s relative distance doesn’t impact our weather, but go ahead and celebrate anyway by jumping into some of the nation’s best swimming holes.
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Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Brayden Garcia
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Wednesday, a witness called 911 to report somebody jumping off the bridge, Knox said.
—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2026
When Balogun officially scored 13 minutes later, people went crazy once more, jumping up and down, waving flags and chanting.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
After slumping for the past year, Meta's stock started the third quarter with a bang, jumping 9% on Wednesday for its sharpest rally in more than five months.
—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
This can be avoided by squatting, stretching and loosening up your joints before jumping.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The small city of Durango functions as the best jumping off point, launching riders north through the towering peaks and lush rivers of the San Juan National Forest.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
The beaming young mayor, fresh off an announcement that a swath of New York’s tenants would see no rent hike, was even found jumping into a city pool in a suit and tie.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Since that 3 percent difference is minor, the sun’s relative distance doesn’t impact our weather, but go ahead and celebrate anyway by jumping into some of the nation’s best swimming holes.
—
Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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Padres left fielder Jase Bowen retreated to the ivy and made a leaping catch.
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Bowen tried to make a leaping catch, but was unable to haul it in.
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More comics journalism from Life Kit Still cringing about that awkward moment?
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Try and get through this one without cringing.
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Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
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So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
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The artist, sporting fiery red hair and a colorful bodysuit, also jumped on a stripper pole at one point after hopping back on the sport bike.
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Ser Simon Strong shares his easy appetite for alliance-hopping.
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Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.
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Throughout training this week, Bombito was seen wincing when taking tight turns and limping at times following drills.
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On the streets of Paris, editors and buyers have been rushing between shows fan-in-hand, from high-tech cooling devices to tried-and-true paper fans.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Legacy giants are bolting AI features onto old platforms to justify seat prices.
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Ujiri engineered the trade in 2018 that brought Leonard to the Raptors without the player agreeing to an extension, and the result was a championship followed by Leonard bolting to the Clippers.
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In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
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Wildfire season is just beginning in the West, but firefighting resources are already strained following a windstorm last week that sent flames racing through Great Basin states mired in drought.
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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