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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
Premiums are jumping largely because the overall cost of health care is climbing. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 22 Oct. 2026 These athletes tested the shoe during training sessions that included sprinting, cutting, lifting and jumping, with their feedback informing its fit, cushioning, stability and construction. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
The Dragons were primarily playing sophomores and could make a big jump this season. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 That’s a bigger jump than the 6% and 7% increases KFF recorded in recent years. — Tara Bannow, STAT, 22 Oct. 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
  • The 49ers scored a touchdown on fourth-and-goal as running back Christian McCaffrey leaped over the pile of linemen and stretched the ball across the goal line, giving San Francisco an early 7-0 lead.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike most eVTOLs, which use propellers, the Roadster utilized compressed air jets to leap over other cars and propel from the top of a ramp six or seven stories high during its product reveal earlier this month.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of leap
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  • Seven years have passed since Cats, but the spectacular musical flop still makes Judi Dench cringe.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And finally, another one of Wang’s creations mocks Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine’s infamously cringe sexts by showing the pop star losing his mind to a picture of Jolly’s derriere in an Instagram DM.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of cringe
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  • Police detained Runa at the care home and took her away before her mother, who had rushed back to the facility upon hearing the news, had a chance to see her, Yoko recalled.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Hawkins, who entered the game leading the nation with 14 rushing TDs, also had scoring runs of 2 and 36 yards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of rush
Noun
  • Cole Sulser came in for Tampa Bay and induced a 5-4 fielder’s choice, with a stellar play by Caminero to field the ball on a short-hop to end the threat and send the game to the 9th inning.
    — Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Hip-hop icon Flavor Flav will be honored at the 2026 Clio Sports Awards alongside NFL Hall of Famer turned Emmy-winning broadcaster Michael Strahan and soccer superstar and producer Kelley O’Hara.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of hop
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  • Though 57% of voters say the Democratic Party does not have a clear vision for the future, Republicans hold no advantage in this category either, according to a CBS News poll released on Sunday.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Joe Burrow gives the Bengals the quarterback advantage, and the extra preparation strengthens their case.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of advantage
Verb
  • Back on the broadcast, Nantz immediately winced and grabbed his hand.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • While uptight Elinor excels at hiding her feelings for the similarly taciturn Edward, Marianne goes wild (nearly feral, really) when new neighbor Willoughby saves her from physical injury (literally sweeping her off her feet and a wincing ankle).
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of wince
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  • On a tight end screen with 8 minutes and 48 seconds remaining in the third quarter of the Falcons’ 31-23 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Daniels hurried downhill and tackled Bears standout Colston Loveland.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Jeff Boschee had no desire to head out of town, to hurry back to Pittsburg, Kansas, after his Pittsburg State Gorillas’ 80-62 Late Night in the Phog exhibition loss to Kansas on Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • Sequenced at the center of a three-track medley, its death-dream logic deliberately evokes the SMiLE era’s dark, confusing edge.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Wear one in beige or white to add a bit of brightness to your look, or black for some edge.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026
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