jump (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump (on)
Verb
  • After assaulting her, Diaz repeatedly called and texted her, but the woman turned down any further job opportunities, according to prosecutors.
    Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Mazza was sentenced to five years in prison for carrying a gun and assaulting police officers.
    Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Another opportunity to attack a black woman in power.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Defensive vulnerabilities highlight areas on the field where offenses might be able to attack in the passing game.
    Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This small insectivorous bird disappeared as rats raided its nests.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Listen to this article On Oct. 1, 2020, federal agents raided the home of an Adams County man.
    Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But after one more chuckle, Julia jumps in and scolds her too.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Copied Share Laughter as Putin appears to scold the moderator Keir Simmons Reporting from Moscow Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov who is moderating the conference scolded people for asking more than one question, only to be mildly mocked by Putin.
    NBC News, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Cops said Michael Colonna, 35, crossed over the center yellow line and slammed into Dora Salmeron, 53, according to Newsday.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Brainard was additionally charged with intimidation; 18-year-old Kevin Carroll, who allegedly slammed the victim's head into the car door, is accused of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.
    Christina Coulter, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Yet, through it all, the Chiefs remained a quiet constant, storming through the schedule with a 15-2 record despite a number of close calls.
    Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Kevin Owens stormed the ring, causing Cody Rhodes to fight him up the aisle and toward backstage.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The video struck a chord with many gaining millions of views on the app.
    Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Meta struck a multiyear deal with Reuters last year.
    Sara Fischer, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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