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as in winces
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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as in rushes
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
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as in advantages
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 jumps
Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
No other men’s skater attempted three quadruple jumps Sunday.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Quad jumps are the most difficult of all the jumps.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
For instance, if someone is cited for the unsafe handling of fireworks for a second time, the fine jumps to $700 from $100.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Slopestyle is a course of rails and jumps that skiers navigate while performing acrobatic jumps that judges score for execution and difficulty.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Ilia Malinin’s jumps, Chloe Kim’s spins, hockeyrivalries all over the ice.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Similarly, Goldman’s carried interest program says carry points will be subject to forfeiture and clawback provisions whether vested or not if an executive jumps to a competitor, a consistent point across its compensation programs.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Baumgartner, a Michigan native, enters the Milan Cortina Olympics as one of the world’s best at snowboard cross, an event where competitors jostle for position over a series of banked turns, speed bump-like hills and jumps, all trying to reach the finish line the fastest.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The differences between the jumps are in the takeoff and landing methods.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Slopestyle is a course of rails and jumps that skiers navigate while performing acrobatic jumps that judges score for execution and difficulty.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Beyond the dazzling jumps, daring descents and photo finishes lie lives shaped by sacrifice and sheer determination.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Most importantly, Vonn skied – down the 2,000-foot drop at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo, through its turns, over its jumps and finally, safely across the finish line.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Monster trucks do it all — from high‑speed sprint races to the crowd‑favorite freestyle finale, where drivers push the limits with wheelies, flips and massive jumps.
—Travis Lacoss, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
In a video posted to her social media on Thursday, Vonn performed a series of workouts including squats, box jumps and side lunges.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
So how did did Ward, who entered the competition with only 39 previous jumps, and Ausere, who had been a competitive dancer in high school, end up beating military jumpers who could go on to be paratroopers one day?
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Becoming a master of quadruple jumps that no one else can land, rising with all the ease of a young Michael Jordan—before landing on a pair of butcher knives, on ice.
—Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
No other men’s skater attempted three quadruple jumps Sunday.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Quad jumps are the most difficult of all the jumps.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
For instance, if someone is cited for the unsafe handling of fireworks for a second time, the fine jumps to $700 from $100.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Slopestyle is a course of rails and jumps that skiers navigate while performing acrobatic jumps that judges score for execution and difficulty.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Ilia Malinin’s jumps, Chloe Kim’s spins, hockeyrivalries all over the ice.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Similarly, Goldman’s carried interest program says carry points will be subject to forfeiture and clawback provisions whether vested or not if an executive jumps to a competitor, a consistent point across its compensation programs.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Baumgartner, a Michigan native, enters the Milan Cortina Olympics as one of the world’s best at snowboard cross, an event where competitors jostle for position over a series of banked turns, speed bump-like hills and jumps, all trying to reach the finish line the fastest.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Simply attempting quad jumps gives skaters a scoring advantage because its base value is so high.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The differences between the jumps are in the takeoff and landing methods.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Slopestyle is a course of rails and jumps that skiers navigate while performing acrobatic jumps that judges score for execution and difficulty.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Beyond the dazzling jumps, daring descents and photo finishes lie lives shaped by sacrifice and sheer determination.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Most importantly, Vonn skied – down the 2,000-foot drop at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo, through its turns, over its jumps and finally, safely across the finish line.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Monster trucks do it all — from high‑speed sprint races to the crowd‑favorite freestyle finale, where drivers push the limits with wheelies, flips and massive jumps.
—Travis Lacoss, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
In a video posted to her social media on Thursday, Vonn performed a series of workouts including squats, box jumps and side lunges.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
So how did did Ward, who entered the competition with only 39 previous jumps, and Ausere, who had been a competitive dancer in high school, end up beating military jumpers who could go on to be paratroopers one day?
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps
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Tebow practically leaps to his feet to say hello.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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Once the film leaps ahead to Paris in the late 1800s, Jones appears as a dandified version of his princely self.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bryan winces after weighing in at 597 lbs.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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When the crowd begins hooting in response, Nanjiani winces.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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New England Patriots' safety Craig Woodson rushes Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III on Sunday.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Walker ranks top 10 in both yards per carry and rushes of 10-plus yards in the red zone, according to NGS.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The aircraft transitioned cleanly between modes, a step developers see as critical for scaling eVTOLs beyond short hops.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Add a few hops, skips, or jumps into your daily routine.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cases like this highlight the critical advantages of regulated iGaming, where strict oversight and close coordination with law enforcement protect consumers far more than unregulated alternatives.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Upsets happen but incumbents enjoy advantages in name recognition, money and media attention, said Sara Johnson, a political science lecturer at SMU.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the dolphin gets closer to the glass, the Chihuahua lets out a bark that startles the dolphin, who then starts mimicking the dog's mouth movements in a sort of chasing game across species.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bridgerton fans can spot the Old Royal Naval College mostly throughout season 2, like when a paperboy scurries across the grounds to deliver the latest gossip from Lady Whistledown in the first episode.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to its rounded edges and off-the-ground build, the frame still allows the primary bedroom to breathe, even with a moody velvet upholstery.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Homestead, Kendall, Doral and the inner edges of Hialeah are in the severe range.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Jumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumps. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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