jump
verb (used without object)
to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap.
jumping
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present participleof jump.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Other examples in the suit: One motorcyclist told an ER he injured an ankle jumping off his bike to avoid a car.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
And those that do come will likely stay for a quick photo-op before jumping back on their planes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
“There were a lot of guys that were essentially jumping off the ship.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Promoters scraped out regional fiefdoms where transient performers would fight for a spell before jumping ship in search of better deals.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
The fairy in May’s hair even began jumping up and down excitedly.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
