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verb

ˈjəmp How to pronounce jump (audio)
Definition of jumpnext
1
as in to leap
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air jumped across the ditch

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2
as in to cringe
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 to rush
to proceed or move quickly when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump

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jump

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noun

1
as in leap
an act of leaping into the air took a small jump forward to avoid stepping in the puddle

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2
as in advantage
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 jump
Verb
On top of this, season 2 jumps around in time quite a bit, further putting a strain on your ability to follow narrative threads. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026 John Metchie, wide receiver Metchie was brought in as a free agent in March, and immediately his Alabama Crimson Tide connection with Bryce Young jumped off the field. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
That’s a 22% year-over-year jump, and the second-highest figure in the country. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Snail mucin has already made the jump; mung bean, green tangerine and adenosine-and-peptide blends are the next candidates for mainstream naming recognition. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
  1. leap
  2. cringe
  3. rush
  4. hop
  5. advantage
  6. wince
  7. hurry
  8. edge
Verb
  • Miami got off to a promising start, taking a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute when Casemiro, who lined up as a center back, leaped above Montreal defenders and scored on a header off a Telasco Segovia corner kick.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In the distance, a toddler in a matching Nike outfit literally leaped into the arms of a crying woman, perhaps a grandmother, squeezing tightly for a hug.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of leap
Verb
  • So when there was a kissing scene, Larry cringed, just cringed.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • For tips on how to stop cringing about an awkward moment, read our comic.
    — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 18 July 2026
Definition of cringe
Verb
  • Paramedics with the Liberty Fire Department rushed to his aid and took him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Outside the emergency room entrance, Katie Winschief floated above her body as paramedics put her in a wheelchair and rushed her toward the hospital doors.
    — Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of rush
Noun
  • Most days, Hig and his faithful pooch hop into his Cessna and scour the ruins of downtown Denver for supplies, fly recon missions, help out the local Mennonite community that’s a short flight away.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Map every device-to-cloud hop, and vet each one before scaling.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hop
Noun
  • The Democrats are in their own civil war, which are giving Republicans an opportunity that historically gives them advantage in this election a problem.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Christian Cage took advantage with a low blow on Matt from behind.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantage
Verb
  • Toxicologist Fernández has stayed in touch with his patient and still winces about how Mark feared reporting the crime to the police could reflect poorly on him professionally.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
  • My husband walked into the room and winced as one of the women changed into a perfect re-creation of an American Girl–doll outfit (very theater kid, not his thing).
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of wince
Verb
  • Jeremiah Martin had a quarterback hurry on third down, forcing a throwaway.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The other officers hurried to the second scene as Hernandez tackled a fleeing Edgar to the ground.
    — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • The negative is that rookie edge Keyron Crawford is out for the year with an ankle injury.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • China continues to rely on Dutch manufacturer ASML for nearly all of its cutting-edge deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, while some DUV systems encounter US export restrictions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
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