jump
verb (used without object)
to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap.
outjump
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a word derived from
jump.
Example Sentences
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“He saw me as one of the many competitors who were trying to outjump him, but in reality I was his biggest fan.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2023
He positioned himself perfectly to outjump several smaller Arizona defenders to haul in a 57-yard Hail Mary TD to end the half — a play that gave the Browns momentum.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2021
Smith Rowe: The writing was on the wall at Emirates Stadium when I saw Ben White outjump Harry Kane for a 50/50 header in the early exchanges.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2021
It foamed and raged and swept citizens along in its wake, but Nora alone was strong enough to outjump it.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2021
Six feet in stocking-foot, sound in wind and limb—could outrun, outjump, outwrestle, outfight, and outdo anyhow, any lad of my inches in the whole district.
From Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia by William Gilmore Simms
