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Recent Examples of leapfrog
Though Ferrari brought more aerodynamic developments overall, McLaren’s efforts seemed to give it enough to leapfrog the Italians into position as chief-Mercedes-botherer at the front of the pack.
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Everything changes for Nella Rogers when another Black editorial assistant is hired who starts to leapfrog over her.
—Laura Zigman, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Player of the game Byron Buxton cranked his first home run of the season to leapfrog Max Kepler and become the all-time home run leader in the history of Target Field.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Only an unlikely loss by the Blazers to the 59-loss Sacramento Kings on Sunday night would have given the Clippers a chance to leapfrog them back into the eighth spot.
—Janis Carr, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Everything changes for Nella Rogers when another Black editorial assistant is hired who starts to leapfrog over her.
—Laura Zigman, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Player of the game Byron Buxton cranked his first home run of the season to leapfrog Max Kepler and become the all-time home run leader in the history of Target Field.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Only an unlikely loss by the Blazers to the 59-loss Sacramento Kings on Sunday night would have given the Clippers a chance to leapfrog them back into the eighth spot.
—Janis Carr, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leapfrog
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Regardless of the performer, Swift mouthed along with words and leaped to her feet to give ovations, cementing her status as a fan as well as an icon.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Mann’s third feature, this is where his filmmaking took on a true supercharge, leaping ahead in style and intensity.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Emmett holds the two men at gunpoint and instructs them to transport him to a specific location to evade capture.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Johnson evaded questions Friday afternoon from reporters who tried to talk to him about the Bears situation at an event at the Chicago Cultural Center honoring the city’s Puerto Rican community.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Erickson recommends reading the fine print, since skipping a step can lead to a claim denial.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The e-gates will use real-time biometric verification to match CLEAR+ members' face with their ID, allowing passengers to verify their identity in under five seconds and skip documentation checks at Transportation Security Administration podiums and proceed directly to physical screening.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war, according to some Western intelligence reports, and hundreds of thousands more have left the country to avoid being drafted.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Rivas jumped from an elevated part of Interstate 310 and landed in swampland below, state police said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Cue to the adorable Scooby-Doo excitedly jumping into Shaggy’s (Tanner Hagen) arms.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2026
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The Padres still needed another bounce to go their way in the eighth when Juan Soto lined into an inning-ending double play with two runners on to allow Jason Adam to escape the eighth unscathed.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The first phase of the development will involve two 14-story towers to be constructed in the parking lot space bounded by 63rd Street on the north, 64th Street on the south, the Metra Electric tracks on the east, and Dorchester Avenue on the west.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Dressed almost entirely in black clothes more suitable for winter despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s, the 41-year-old singer bounded onstage and immediately established a tone that was equal parts concert, confessional and motivational speech.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Whatever their motivations, these hunting parties would not succeed, and the elk would elude its would-be killers for a little while longer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Aaron Scout Tipsword, 25, is facing charges of DUI causing serious bodily injury, fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, dangerous/excessive speeding, criminal mischief with property damage, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Leapfrog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leapfrog. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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