JUMPS Synonyms: 225 Similar and Opposite Words

jumps 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jump

as in leaps

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air jumped across the ditch

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as in winces

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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as in rushes

to proceed or move quickly when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump

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jumps

2 of 2

noun

plural of jump

as in hops

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

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as in advantages

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 jumps

Verb

It's only bound to stay that way once the MacBook Air line jumps to the newest M6 chip and the MacBook Neo to a later version of the A series. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 Jayaprakash said capacity planning is one of the hardest parts of the business, because demand jumps every time a stronger model comes out. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 When the lid loosens, LINE1 jumps around, DNA damage piles up and biological aging speeds up. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 While these price increases only translate to roughly a few dollars each month, the annual price jumps by a larger margin. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 This does not mean the industry jumps directly to pure outcome pricing. — Luis Aburto, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The film jumps forward an undisclosed amount of time, picking up with Jay (now without a left hand) on a boat with his mother and sisters. — Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Oct. 2026 At about the same time, the video shows, another vehicle jumps a yellow median and heads in Parra’s direction. — Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 However, in 2027, the standard deductible jumps to $700 (up from $615 in 2026), and a temporary federal subsidy program ends, pushing monthly Part D premiums higher for nearly half of standalone plan holders. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Noun

The latest figures, released in April and based mostly on 2024 data, actually reflect a slowdown from earlier jumps. — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Shares of CrowdStrike and Palo Alto are on pace for weekly jumps of more than 10%. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Some configurations released more energy but required larger motor rotations between jumps. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 The robot can perform jumps, wheelies, flips, and other maneuvers inspired by mountain biking and trials cycling. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 There are time jumps, and images are presented in multiple formats. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 But any big price jumps could hurt Americans already pinching pennies. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 The diagnostics, personalization and specialized services are the parts driving the biggest price jumps. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 Understandably, no forecast predicted a war, and with so little supply to spare, big disruptions translated into big price jumps. — The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumps

Verb

Her subscription-only website features content that leaps over gender boundaries, and has pulled in fans around the globe.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Cornered, Zeka leaps onto a balcony and meets Vlora, a woman from a remote village trying to disappear for reasons of her own in a story described as a redemption tale.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

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LaFleur winces, until learning the Packers were a respectable 16th in core-four performance (as measured by Expected Points Added) last season.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of winces

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Bengals running back Corey Dillon rushes for an NFL single-game record 278 yards in a 31-21 victory over the Denver Broncos.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Defensive coordinator Corey Batoon dialed up more blitzes and two-high safety coverages in the second half, switching from a first-half strategy that was full of single-high and some three-man rushes.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of rushes

Noun

For example, the 2016 design, called the Interplanetary Transport System (ITS), employed carbon fiber, but this gave way to the stainless-steel Starship, which SpaceX began testing in 2019 with short hops from its Texas site.

— Andrew Jones, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
By late summer, apples and grapes ripen, and hops are harvested through mid-September.

— Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of hops

Noun

That gives the Bengals advantages in quarterback play, preparation and availability.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
The leaders who do this build better teams, and the companies where all leaders do this create organizations where people genuinely want to be — and that turns out to be one of the most durable competitive advantages available to any business today.

— Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of advantages

Verb

Missile warning startles Dubai Earlier on Friday, a missile warning in the United Arab Emirates caused by a technical glitch underscored the ongoing tensions in the region, following the attack on the cargo vessel and Israeli strikes in Lebanon over the past few days.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The combination of flashing light and movement startles them.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Definition of startles

Verb

Inside Botánica Santo Tomas in Wilton Manors, store owner Héctor Giovanni Pizarro Santana sweeps the floor as his tiny Chihuahua, Bella, scurries behind him.

— Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of scurries

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