jump out at

verb

jumped out at; jumping out at; jumps out at
1
: to suddenly come at (someone) from a hiding place
The hidden assailant jumped out at them.
2
: to immediately get the attention of (someone)
The sculpture jumps out at you when you enter the house.
I checked for errors, but nothing jumped out at me.

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Here are a few neat things that have jumped out at me. Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 June 2026 This was the group fixture that most jumped out at Kane when the draw was made last December. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 23 June 2026 The three bright stars evenly lined up that form the celestial Hunter’s belt really jump out at you. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 Amongst all the moody floral dresses, this polished, silk style jumped out at me for being at the other end of the spectrum. Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jump out at

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“Jump out at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20out%20at. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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