Thesaurus results for JUMPS

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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Watchlist volume jumps an average of 40 times for Unreleased Gems titles specifically, according to figures Letterboxd has publicly cited, numbers a filmmaker can point to that a skeptical buyer can’t wave away. — Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 McNeeley’s manager Vinnie Vecchione jumps into the ring to stop the fight after his boxer is knocked down twice in the first round. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The end of the pilot jumps from the primary timeline of 2016 to 2026. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Joey McGuire jumps two tiers after Texas Tech’s first conference title in decades. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 New figures show nearly two-thirds believe AI heightens the need for human discussion, a figure that jumps to 82% for critical decisions. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 In the video, the cat jumps off the car and walks into the studio. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 About two-thirds of couples who have lived together eventually marry, according to the report, which found that figure jumps to 77 percent for those with at least a bachelor’s degree. — Cole Reynolds, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026 The final sequence of the episode then jumps forward 10 years to 2026. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026

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Additionally, using higher-frequency ultraviolet light, scientists are able to create larger energy jumps and measure them more frequently, allowing time tracking in much finer increments, thereby increasing precision. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 Against this has to be set the benefits to the world of cheap tech, subsidised by the Chinese state – providing power that is cheaper, cleaner and less vulnerable to supply shocks or price jumps than oil and gas. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Aug. 2026 His earlier display of emotion made the song’s meaning hit even harder — and as the crowd erupted into jumps and shouts of glee, Smith stood there, a grin growing on his lipsticked mouth. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 The biggest jumps were found in Oklahoma at 31%, Connecticut at 29% and Alabama at 28%. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026 Their sets feature cool jumps, monstrous obstacles and cityscapes that expand on the iconic orange track, and each is aimed at inspiring creativity and imaginative play. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 In women's long jump, Olympic and world champion Tara Davis-Woodhall appeared to have won in dramatic fashion after her last of six jumps placed her in the lead, much the same as what happened at the Olympic trials two years ago. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Pro wrestling is often viewed as a fake form of fighting, but the flips, jumps and landings are very real — slaps and kicks landed on reddening skin echo throughout SPW’s venues. — Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 There are also permanent upgrades to health and attack power, as well as rare relics that enable unique skills, like the ability to make multiple jumps. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

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Lexus isn’t a name that leaps to mind when most auto enthusiasts think about performance, but the Japanese luxury marque is responsible for one of the best sports cars of the century.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
Floating through her series and leaps with confidence, Rivera closed her competition with a spectacular effort to stay in contention.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of leaps

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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
Today, hardly anyone winces at its many iterations, from teeny-weeny bikini to the tankini in dots large or small.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of winces

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The microscopic amoeba thrives in warm freshwater and can cause a neurological infection when water containing the amoeba rushes through the nose and reaches the brain, according to the state health department.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Hard hits are welcome, but not at the expense of leaving the team vulnerable to odd-man rushes.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rushes

Noun

Plzeňský Prazdroj, the country’s largest beer producer, expects to incur losses this year due to a stunted hops yield.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
That’s partly why the Reinheitsgebot (a law that declared beer could only be made with barley, hops and water) was enacted in Germany in 1516 — to reserve wheat for making bread.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of hops

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Companies are exploring different robotic designs for transportation, industrial work and mobility, with quadruped systems offering potential advantages on uneven terrain.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
The episode illustrated the advantages and dangers of the rapidly developing technology—and what business leaders can learn from using AI to help manage a business crisis.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of advantages

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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

Noun

Using rudimentary 3-D animation tools, the film looks janky, with sharp edges and bad editing.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until golden and cracked (edges will be firm but centers should still be soft), 16–18 minutes.

— Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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