BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

by leaps and bounds

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Definition of by leaps and bounds

as in quickly

with great speed Her grades improved by leaps and bounds after just a few tutoring sessions.

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Recent Examples of by leaps and bounds For one, screen technology has advanced by leaps and bounds compared to a decade ago, when the elimination strategy became popular. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds with the arrival of AI through intelligent automation, cloud-native capabilities, predictive analysis, digital twins and autonomous decision-making. — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Since their first appearance in 2007, the technology behind these devices has advanced by leaps and bounds. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

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