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
The enduring moment of the game is probably the deep touchdown pass between Shough and Chris Olave — the one that saw Olave shrugging off cornerback Jaycee Horn and then scampering into the end zone, then jumping into a Panthers field-side fan section.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
In one impressive video, the teenager could be seen jumping over a large hill on her bike before zooming around a corner.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The Griffins came out aggressive in set two, jumping out to an 11-5 lead on Ho’s ace.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
In it, his character evades deadly hunters by jumping out a hotel window and then rappelling down the side of a building while wearing barely a stitch.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
In the heartwarming video, shared on Thursday under the username @yourgirrltash, the poster shows her black Labrador retriever a few years ago, jumping all around her with a smile on his face like a little child.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Xolo Maridueña is jumping from one Netflix family friendly hit to another.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
But in overtime, Beck threw his second interception of the game — with Mustangs safety Ahmaad Moses jumping a route on a pass intended for Malachi Toney — and then SMU scored a touchdown six plays later for the win.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Both offenses were rolling in the first half with Lamar jumping out to a 14-0 lead on scoring runs of 45 yards and 1 yard by Thomas.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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Polar bears are leaping through their evolution in real time as rising temperatures threaten their habitat.—
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Luna is leaping into your chatty 3rd house, inviting you to share ideas with humor and rewrite notes before hitting send.—
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In it, her fellow students can be seen gasping, covering their faces and cringing.—
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Encouraged to see Jones sorta respond, Mackie kept babbling on and on and on about his dad, unaware that everyone else in the room was cringing.—
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Hall was in net when Boston's Bobby Orr scored in overtime to win the Cup for the Bruins in 1970, a goal that's among the most famous in hockey history because of the flying through the air celebration that followed.—
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While some travelers praise the trend for reducing stress and avoiding baggage fees, others say flying without bags is unrealistic for longer trips or work travel.—
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Neither is having your kids hopping about from school to school like free agents on 1-year contracts.—
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Travelers are chasing big moments and unforgettable experiences—think the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, or cultural festivals—rather than hopping from place to place.—
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Wind roared through the open doorway and into the vestibule where I was pressed against the side, wincing at the noise.—
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The actress was shown wincing in pain before being escorted out of the ballroom on a stretcher into an ambulance.—
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The rushing defense is one of the worst in the league.—
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Most of the time, our road crews have us up and running by the next day, so rushing for a winter storm seems sort of silly.—
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Moments later, bodycam video shows Hairston suddenly bolting from deputies, stumbling into the road and engaging in a struggle with deputies.—
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The police footage shows the man turning and bolting away from officers before quickly tripping over his own feet just a few steps past his car.—
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
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Admire holiday toy trains racing through a miniature metropolis.—
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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