as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the outfielder leaped into the air to catch the ball before it went over the fence
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Recent Examples of leap
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Fudd has also taken a massive leap as a defender, currently ranking fourth in the country in defensive win shares and sixth in defensive rating.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Hubbuch had a wide-open shot from 12 yards out, but McGlynn leaped to tip the shot over the crossbar.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Its diamond quantum magnetometer is a significant leap beyond conventional magnetic field-measuring infrastructure.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Fudd has also taken a massive leap as a defender, currently ranking fourth in the country in defensive win shares and sixth in defensive rating.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Within seconds of stepping onstage, the Vallejo native leapt into the crowd, igniting the already energized audience.
—Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Hubbuch had a wide-open shot from 12 yards out, but McGlynn leaped to tip the shot over the crossbar.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leap
Noun
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Do quick, small jumps using mostly your ankles, landing each time softly with a tiny bend in the knees.—
Jim Diehl CSCS,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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Their jump wings had the tiny inlaid gold stars denoting combat jumps.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The easiest way is to hop in a taxi – fares come in at around £12.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Under the one-year pilot project, anyone 62 and over could hop on Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) buses for free.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Leap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leap. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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