leapfrog
noun
a game in which players take turns in leaping over another player bent over from the waist.
leapfrogged
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past participleof leapfrog.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof leapfrog.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
leapfrognouna game in which players take turns in leaping over another player bent over from the waist.
Example Sentences
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Anthropic has leapfrogged ahead of rival artificial intelligence developer OpenAI, filing its confidential paperwork for an initial public offering.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
With a 1-0 loss in San Diego Monday, the Padres leapfrogged the Dodgers for the lead in the NL West.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
When undecided voters were asked who they would vote for if they had to make a choice, Raman leapfrogged Pratt — though by less than a percentage point, the poll found.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Sunderland's victory means they leapfrogged Newcastle in the table, with the Magpies dropping to 12th.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
What bothered her even more, however, was that William had leapfrogged her when it came to ability, too.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
