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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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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
Pia Singh, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
The Marlins, who seized a four-run lead Friday before losing 7-4, jumped ahead early Saturday as well.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The jump comes after the electric vehicle maker’s stock has dropped for nine consecutive weeks due to controversy surrounding CEO Elon Musk’s increasing political activities.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Eli Lilly — The pharmaceutical stock jumped 14.3% after Eli Lilly said its daily obesity pill showed positive results in its late-stage trials.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
The Marlins, who seized a four-run lead Friday before losing 7-4, jumped ahead early Saturday as well.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
Booker is someone who, based on his measurables, could be in line for a Year 2 jump, but the Bears need a better group of backups on the line.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The jump comes after the electric vehicle maker’s stock has dropped for nine consecutive weeks due to controversy surrounding CEO Elon Musk’s increasing political activities.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump
Verb
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At the same time, respondents’ expectation for inflation a year from now leaped to 6.7%, the highest level since November 1981 and up from 5% in March.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Former minor-league teammate Andy Pages made a leaping grab near the 395-foot mark in center field to rob Busch of a grand slam.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Fans were cringing, and not even Chandler’s signature optimism could mask what everyone was watching.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Biel is looking back on her 7th Heaven days — and cringing.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The mayhem unfolded after the teen was walking back into the lobby area when Sampson rushed over to the girl and grabbed her arm, the affidavit reads.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration's massive tariffs on China have Apple flying planes full of iPhones to the U.S. and consumers rushing to buy them before the prices potentially skyrocket.—
Angrej Singh,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This lager from Maritime Pacific Brewery opened with sharp, herbal hops, then smoothed out as the malts asserted themselves.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy added another birdie at the par-5 15th, where his chip from behind the green Thursday took a big hop, picked up speed and rolled all the way into the water.—
Dave Skretta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Even as Liverpool have spluttered and stuttered, Mikel Arteta’s side have doggedly refused to take advantage, declining to ignite the thing as a contest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta took advantage, with Trae Young driving for a layup to tie the score at 106 with 1.3 seconds remaining and force overtime.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just look at what could’ve been the game-winning 3-pointer: The entire nation, minus Gator fans, winced at that.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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City officials winced at the thought of heavy military equipment rolling on streets.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The deals are on now and are good until April 14, so hurry and upgrade your Microsoft Office system today.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Mayor Adams on Monday urged the judge presiding over his public corruption case to hurry up and decide on outstanding dismissal motions before upcoming deadlines in the mayoral race.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Six female celebs — including pop songstress Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, author Lauren Sánchez — are slated to blast off Monday morning in a Blue Origin rocket headed for the edge of space.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Karman Line, located 62 miles above Earth, demarcates the edge of space.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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