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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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as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
the robbers waited until he had passed by them and then jumped on him without warning
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
no need to jump on him just because he locked the keys in the car
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Recent Examples of jump
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
That could mean using a colorful sofa or piece of art as your design jumping off point, or making more practical calls around lighting.
—Alyssa Wolfe, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
In spring, give potted plants a jump start on the growing season by moving them to a sunny room with night temperatures between 55 and 60°F.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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With just a few weeks left in 2024, notable films continue to land with Nickel Boys and The Last Showgirl officially jumping into awards season — the former already a two-time winner at the first stop, the Gotham Awards.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
That could mean using a colorful sofa or piece of art as your design jumping off point, or making more practical calls around lighting.
—Alyssa Wolfe, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those workers also would see their healthcare payment jump to $8.35 per hour, up from from $5.95.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
In spring, give potted plants a jump start on the growing season by moving them to a sunny room with night temperatures between 55 and 60°F.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
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But the figure was much slower than the 8.7 percent anticipated by economists in a Bloomberg survey and well down from the 12.7 percent leap in October, which was the strongest in more than two years.Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
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This groundbreaking achievement, developed at 's Santa Barbara lab, signals a significant leap in the race toward the future of computing.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took advantage in December 2019, while Ten Hag got the better of the eventual treble winners in January 2023, who at that point were struggling to get up to speed after the Qatar World Cup.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, researching, analyzing your current workforce, implementing a singular strategy, filling in the gaps and using technology to your advantage are good ways to start reimagining the structure of your workforce.Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Spread out over three floors, guests can relax in the library by an open fireplace, get competitive in the games room, or hop between various saunas.Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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An increasing share of those who do job hop are settling for lower paychecks.Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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While complex to build, these pipelines ultimately automate processes and unlock new growth opportunities.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Send out save-the-dates far in advance if your wedding date surrounds a major holiday The winter months can get busy with holiday festivities, so give your guests the best opportunity of attending by planning ahead.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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