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noun

Definition of leapnext
as in jump
an act of leaping into the air the horse cleared the hurdle with a tremendous leap

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verb

ˈlēp How to pronounce leap (audio)
as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air the outfielder leaped into the air to catch the ball before it went over the fence

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Noun
With Yan, known for his celebratory leaps, available at last, the Mets jumped at the opportunity. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 The 2025 seventh-round pick may be springing for a surprising Year 2 leap. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
Tristan Peters also made a leaping catch at the wall on Matt McLain's drive to left-center in the third. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Defensive support included a leaping grab at the wall by left fielder Tristan Peters to rob Matt McLain of an extra-base hit leading off the third inning. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leap
  1. jump
  2. hop
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  • Last week, Krispy Kreme got a jump start on fall with the return of its popular pumpkin spice cake doughnut, CharlotteFive reported.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Overall compensation for the final major of the year is rising to a record $108 million, a 20% increase from last year and a 44% jump since 2024.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of jump
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  • The pools are worth the visit alone—killer views, and plenty of space to hop around to keep the scenery fresh.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Players hopped golf cart rides to class, on the rare occasion that the class wasn’t online.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hop

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