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
Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.
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Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Everybody was smiling and literally jumping with joy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
By jumping the checkdowns and playing the safeties soft, the intermediate part of the field was open for business but this was by design, knowing Wilson didn’t want to throw there.
—Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Enjoy your bungee-jumping date, babe!
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety Calisthenics were never remotely the point of the show, though, even if her trademark jumping-in-place might be the major visual that most young fans take away from the night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Before jumping into review prep, take a step back to evaluate your year at work.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The girl becomes increasingly isolated, and kills herself by jumping off a bridge.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Everybody was smiling and literally jumping with joy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
By jumping the checkdowns and playing the safeties soft, the intermediate part of the field was open for business but this was by design, knowing Wilson didn’t want to throw there.
—Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Enjoy your bungee-jumping date, babe!
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety Calisthenics were never remotely the point of the show, though, even if her trademark jumping-in-place might be the major visual that most young fans take away from the night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Before jumping into review prep, take a step back to evaluate your year at work.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The girl becomes increasingly isolated, and kills herself by jumping off a bridge.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumping
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Soon, people are leaping forward to yank their bag off the carousel.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the hallway bathroom upgrades existing tile with an amber shower curtain and emerald leaping cheetah wallpaper from The House of Scalamandré, which Haller chose as a subtle nod to The Royal Tenenbaums.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2024
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
19 Dec. 2024
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Enlist the help of a running coach.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Penn State reaffirmed that belief by dismantling SMU and running the ball well against one of the best run defenses in the country.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The ladies of The View are putting down their mugs and stepping away from the Hot Topics table to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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With the Yellowstone-verse mastermind stepping behind the camera for the anticipated conclusion, the stakes are even higher around how the series will go out, and if the ending will pave way for a future.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Dec. 2024
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumping. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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