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as in winces
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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as in rushes
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
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as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
get a jump on the competition by starting early
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Recent Examples of jumps
Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
The historically subversive comedy, which debuted off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in 2019, jumps between 16th century France, 1920s India and 1960s Idaho, and will feature a South Asian and South Asian American cast.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
During the holiday season, this jumps to 66% according to a survey conducted by Navar (a post-purchase platform) and Reshop which specializes in refund processing.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
About 20 minutes in, the action jumps forward some 10 years.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Further awkward editing choices come around the hour mark when the film jumps from 2016 to 2023.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Mádl uses a handful of time jumps to build momentum and translate the dizzying pace with which the political climate changed.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
And then the film jumps forward again, showing in a subtly devastating dinner scene set in the mid-2010s how the family, now with grandchildren, has both come through the crucible and been irrevocably changed by it.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
The action sometimes jumps ahead in time to show an adult version of Elwood, played by Daveed Diggs, providing some of the most startling moments of the film.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
The online world sometimes seems to revolve around stressful scenarios—road rages, animal attacks, cliff jumps, political debates—that demand our response, or at least our contemplation of one.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
The historically subversive comedy, which debuted off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in 2019, jumps between 16th century France, 1920s India and 1960s Idaho, and will feature a South Asian and South Asian American cast.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
During the holiday season, this jumps to 66% according to a survey conducted by Navar (a post-purchase platform) and Reshop which specializes in refund processing.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
About 20 minutes in, the action jumps forward some 10 years.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Further awkward editing choices come around the hour mark when the film jumps from 2016 to 2023.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Mádl uses a handful of time jumps to build momentum and translate the dizzying pace with which the political climate changed.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
And then the film jumps forward again, showing in a subtly devastating dinner scene set in the mid-2010s how the family, now with grandchildren, has both come through the crucible and been irrevocably changed by it.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
The action sometimes jumps ahead in time to show an adult version of Elwood, played by Daveed Diggs, providing some of the most startling moments of the film.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps
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The video, which has received over 840,000 views since it was shared on November 20, shows Iggy waiting in the backyard while Duffy leaps upward to open the door from the inside.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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As a director, Kendrick leaps around in time through the ’70s, staging a number of Rodney Alcala’s pickups and murders.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
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Novartis is a prime example, fostering a culture of curiosity and empowerment that drives both engagement and innovation.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tripp Westbrook, the President and CCO of Firehouse, drives innovation against the norm.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, Michelle runs a nonprofit offering bereavement and burial services for families as well as partnerships with clinics to offer free ultrasounds and postpartum needs.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the vehicle's battery depletes, the car's technology automatically switches it into Sport mode where the car runs as a hybrid.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your phone buzzes with another client message.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Miami always buzzes, but the excitement reaches fever pitch with the arrival of Art Basel in December.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Jumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumps. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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