dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/jum_MW.json
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{
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": a small thin usually ring-shaped sugared cookie or cake":[],
": a state of confusion":[],
": articles for a rummage sale":[],
": to mix into a confused or disordered mass":[
"\u2014 often used with up"
],
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},
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"Verb",
"the contest editor has jumbled the letters of some common words"
],
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"1615, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
"1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"circa 1529, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb"
},
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"\u02c8j\u0259m-b\u0259l"
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"\u2014 often used with up"
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"the contest editor has jumbled the letters of some common words"
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"type":[
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]
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"jumbo":{
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"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": a very large specimen of its kind":[]
},
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"\u02c8j\u0259m-b\u014d",
"\u02c8j\u0259m-(\u02cc)b\u014d"
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"behemoth",
"blockbuster",
"colossus",
"dinosaur",
"dreadnought",
"elephant",
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"Goliath",
"leviathan",
"mammoth",
"mastodon",
"monster",
"titan",
"whale",
"whopper"
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"diminutive",
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"mite",
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"shrimp"
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"examples":[
"the winner in the contest for biggest pumpkin was a jumbo that weighed in at over a thousand pounds",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Each set comes with 20 bags (six medium, five large, five jumbo , two small, and two roll-up bags), along with a hand pump. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 14 Feb. 2022",
"While the show\u2019s jumbo -sized fourth outing is the scariest one yet, horror is not its only defining genre characteristic. \u2014 Josh Weiss, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Red Dirt Boys kicked in and Harris trotted onstage, picked up her jumbo acoustic and stepped to the mic. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 14 May 2022",
"On a $1 million jumbo , the difference between 3.31% and 5.08% adds $1,032. \u2014 Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 May 2022",
"With so much filling, these jumbo treats only fit four cookies in each package. \u2014 Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Also Rockefeller Butterfish, Alaskan Sablefish topped with creamy spinach and jumbo lump crab and its Baja scallops and shrimp scampi pasta filled with tender bay scallops, tossed with shrimp in a garlic scampi sauce over linguini. \u2014 Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal , 28 Feb. 2022",
"The medium bags are capable of holding eight to ten sweaters, while the jumbo can fit an entire set of queen-size bedding. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 14 Feb. 2022",
"While many of these sound a bit like marketing mumbo- jumbo , Three Spirit makes surprisingly lovely functional spirits alternatives. \u2014 Kate Dingwall, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022"
],
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"Jumbo , a huge elephant exhibited by P. T. Barnum":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1883, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-183905"
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"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
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": to move suddenly or involuntarily : start":[],
": to move energetically : hustle":[],
": to start out or forward : begin":[
"\u2014 usually used with off jump off to a big lead"
],
": to move over a position occupied by an opponent's piece in a board game often thereby capturing the piece":[],
": to undergo a vertical or lateral displacement owing to improper alignment of the film on a projector mechanism":[],
": to go from one sequence of instructions in a computer program to another":[],
": to move haphazardly or irregularly : shift abruptly":[
"jumped from job to job"
],
": to undergo a sudden sharp change in value":[
"prices jumped"
],
": to make a hurried judgment":[
"jump to conclusions"
],
": to show eagerness":[
"jumped at the chance"
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": to enter eagerly":[
"jump on the bandwagon"
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": to change or abandon employment especially in violation of contract":[],
": to rise suddenly in rank or status":[],
": to make a jump in bridge":[],
": to make a sudden physical or verbal attack":[
"jumped on him for his criticism"
],
": to bustle with activity":[
"the restaurant was jumping"
],
": coincide , agree":[],
": to leap over":[
"jump a hurdle"
],
": to leap aboard":[
"jump a freight"
],
": to act, move, or begin before (something, such as a signal)":[
"jump the green light"
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": to move over (a piece) in a board game":[],
": to escape from : avoid":[],
": to leave hastily or in violation of contract":[
"jump town without paying their bills",
"\u2014 Hamilton Basso"
],
": to depart from (a normal course)":[
"jump the track"
],
": to make a sudden physical or verbal attack on":[],
": to occupy illegally":[
"jump a mining claim"
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": to cause to leap":[],
": to cause (game) to break cover : start , flush":[],
": to increase suddenly and sharply":[],
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": to raise (a bridge partner's bid) by more than one rank":[],
": risk , hazard":[],
": to abscond after being released from prison on bail":[],
": to leave the company of a ship without authority":[],
": to desert a cause or party especially abruptly":[],
": to start in a race before the starting signal":[],
": to act, move, or begin something before the proper time":[],
": to advance directly to or as if to the head of a line":[],
": to undergo a significant change for the worse that marks the point at which a period of success ends (as for a TV series)":[],
": an act of jumping : leap":[],
": any of several sports competitions featuring a leap, spring, or bound":[],
": a leap in figure skating in which the skater leaves the ice with both feet and turns in the air":[],
": a space cleared or covered by a leap":[],
": an obstacle to be jumped over or from":[],
": a sudden involuntary movement : start":[],
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": a transfer from one sequence of instructions in a computer program to a different sequence":[],
": an advantage at the start":[
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": a bid in bridge of more tricks than are necessary to overcall the preceding bid \u2014 compare shift":[],
": an abrupt change or transition":[],
": a quick short journey":[],
": one in a series of moves from one place to another":[],
": the portion of a published item (such as a newspaper article or story) that comprises the continuation of an item that begins on a preceding page":[],
": jazz music with a fast tempo":[],
": venture":[],
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"\u02c8j\u0259mp"
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"bound",
"hop",
"leap",
"spring",
"vault"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The circus lion jumped through the hoop.",
"The fans were jumping up and down with excitement.",
"Everyone was jumping for joy when we found out that we had won an award.",
"The cat jumped down off the table.",
"The runner jumped a hurdle.",
"The car jumped the curb.",
"Everyone jumped into the pool.",
"He jumped into his truck and drove away.",
"She jumped when she heard a loud knock late at night.",
"She jumped to an early lead in the race.",
"Noun",
"The horse took the first jump easily but balked at the second.",
"took a small jump forward to avoid stepping in the puddle",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The two-year program connects the diverse cohort with mentors and networking opportunities to help jump -start their careers. \u2014 Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"But before Counsilman arrived on campus, a Hawaiian named Bill Woolsey helped jump -start the program. \u2014 David Woods, The Indianapolis Star , 29 June 2022",
"Float Fest has a pretty simple concept: Arrive, jump into an inner tube and float several miles down the San Marcos River in Texas to a festival site featuring such musical tastes as indie-pop, electro, hip-hop and progressive rock. \u2014 Dave Brooks, Billboard , 28 June 2022",
"In most lineups, there is at least one trim with off-roading specs, ready to jump off the tarmac and tackle the rocks. \u2014 Kyle Edward, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"The Portland Bureau of Transportation brought utility vehicles for families to jump into and get photos. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 June 2022",
"Hovell told me that Ahearn\u2019s willingness to jump at varied travel opportunities and take on new experiences together has helped foster a deep relationship between the two. \u2014 Maggie Mertens, The Atlantic , 22 June 2022",
"The footage shown at CineEurope got folks in the audience to jump from their seats and laugh at the dark humor. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 21 June 2022",
"Now, sometimes a person is acquitted in the state, and so then the federal prosecution will jump in and do its own. \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 14 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Alameda County, which saw a 22% jump in its homeless population to 9,747 out of 1.7 million people, was also ahead of San Francisco. \u2014 Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 July 2022",
"Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv had been expecting the company to post a 46% increase in revenue in the quarter compared to a year ago, and a 51% jump in adjusted income. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 2 July 2022",
"The move follows a 6% jump in prices at the burger chain in 2021. \u2014 Will Daniel, Fortune , 2 July 2022",
"The company reported an 84% jump in revenue to 10.4 billion rupees ($138 million), with net profit more than doubling to 3.15 billion rupees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. \u2014 Anu Raghunathan, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"This marks a 34% jump in viewership from 2021, when BET\u2019s in-person ceremony brought in only 2.4 million viewers across multiple outlets. \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 29 June 2022",
"Metro Phoenix led the nation for rent increases in 2021, with an almost 30% jump . \u2014 Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"Those prices reflect a 50% jump over last year and contributed to 8.6% inflation in the last 12 months ending in May, a 40-year high. \u2014 David Isaac, Sun Sentinel , 23 June 2022",
"According to the study, seven in 10 LGBTQ Americans reported personally experiencing discrimination, which marks an 11% increase from last year and a 24% jump from 2020. \u2014 Edward Segarra, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"probably akin to Low German gumpen to jump":"Verb"
},
"first_known_use":{
"1530, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Noun",
"1539, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-051734"
},
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": to become very angry at (someone) : to angrily criticize or shout at (someone)":[
"The teacher jumped on us for being late.",
"The coach jumped on him for not playing hard enough."
],
": to get on (a train, bus, etc.)":[
"He jumped on a plane and headed home."
],
": to strongly attack or criticize (something)":[
"She was quick to jump on her rival's poor record as governor."
]
},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030539",
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
]
},
"jump head":{
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"definitions":{
": a headline or heading identifying a jump (see jump sense 3d(4) )":[]
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125945",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"jump hook":{
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"definitions":{
": a hook shot in which the player jumps before releasing the ball":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the final minute, Mobley missed a jump hook a few feet from the basket. \u2014 Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times , 6 Mar. 2022",
"Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton and Matthews hit big threes in the final 3 minutes, 37 seconds and Antetokounmpo hit a jump hook with 1:04 left to flip a 123-120 Kings lead to a 131-126 Bucks advantage with a minute left. \u2014 Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 16 Mar. 2022",
"The pair have found an easy chemistry, with one-on-one practice battles during which Zubac, using his jump hook , and Hartenstein, using his floater, try to get the upper hand. \u2014 Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times , 14 Dec. 2021",
"The shot was a jump hook with 22 seconds left to put Kansas up for good. \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Hall made a jump hook with seven seconds left to force overtime. \u2014 Todd Shanesy, USA TODAY , 10 Mar. 2022",
"The first five came from Jordan Lathon on a three and a steal and dunk and the final two coming on a nifty jump hook from Baldwin, making it 45-35 with 11:23 left. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 5 Feb. 2022",
"After Cody Riley picked up a foul only 23 seconds into the game, Johnson entered and scored the first four points on a jump hook and a layup. \u2014 Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times , 22 Jan. 2022",
"Alperen Sengun jump hook against Knicks from RedNinetyFour on Vimeo. \u2014 Rahat Huq, Chron , 17 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1982, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"jump out of one's skin":{
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"jump to someone's defense":{
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": to quickly defend someone":[
"If anyone criticizes her husband, she always jumps to his defense ."
]
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"jump turn":{
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": a turn in the air executed by a dancer who takes off with and lands on both feet":[],
": a turn in the air executed by a skier who crouches, places the inner pole or both poles near the tip of the lower ski, pulls the knees up, jumps around the pole or poles, and lands in a crouch with the skis edged inward":[]
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170741",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"jump weld":{
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"definitions":{
": a butt weld in which one member is welded at right angles to a relatively larger part":[]
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223137",
"type":[
"noun"
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"jump-hop":{
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"definitions":{
": a spring from both feet followed by a hop on one foot":[]
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130922",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"jump-start":{
"antonyms":[
"damp",
"dampen",
"deaden",
"dull",
"kill"
],
"definitions":{
": to impart fresh or renewed energy to (something) : energize":[
"a plan to jump-start the stagnant economy"
],
": to start (an engine or vehicle) by temporary connection to an external power source (such as another vehicle's battery)":[],
": to start or restart (something) rapidly or forcefully":[
"advertising can jump-start a political campaign"
]
},
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"first_known_use":{
"1973, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"\u02c8j\u0259mp-\u02c8st\u00e4rt"
],
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"amp (up)",
"animate",
"brace",
"energize",
"enliven",
"fillip",
"fire",
"ginger (up)",
"invigorate",
"jazz (up)",
"juice up",
"liven (up)",
"pep (up)",
"quicken",
"spike",
"stimulate",
"vitalize",
"vivify",
"zip (up)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-193329",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"jumper's knee":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a painful condition of the knee caused by inflammation or small tears in the tendon of the patella that occurs especially in sports requiring strenuous jumping":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1977, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-193528",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"jumpiness":{
"antonyms":[
"imperturbable",
"nerveless",
"unexcitable",
"unflappable",
"unshakable"
],
"definitions":{
": characterized by jumps or sudden variations":[],
": nervous , jittery":[]
},
"examples":[
"trying to calm jumpy passengers",
"flight attendants had to calm jumpy passengers after the plane hit unexpected turbulence",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Here\u2019s just a friendly reminder for everyone not to get too jumpy around here. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"That increasingly jumpy VCs played a key role in ousting the boorish Kalanick is only further evidence (for Mallaby) of the utility of VC. \u2014 Kim Phillips-fein, The New Republic , 11 May 2022",
"Recordings of the cantor, and of an ecstatic congregation, lead the ascent through dance and prayer, the orchestra entering into its own jumpy or sorrowful klezmer-like riffs. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 May 2022",
"Analysts said Moscow is jumpy right now and taking out frustrations on Japan. \u2014 Emiko Jozuka, CNN , 27 Apr. 2022",
"More into long philosophical discourse and jumpy timelines with your Bats",
"And so, even though the plot ostensibly has nothing to do with horror, the elements are there: mysterious noises, jumpy moments, scary dreams. \u2014 Jocelyn Noveck, Detroit Free Press , 25 Nov. 2021",
"Stalled, confusing to others, prone to sudden silences and jumpy responsiveness. \u2014 Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker , 27 Dec. 2021",
"Analysts also warn that the market is likely to remain jumpy until more clarity arrives on Omicron's ultimate impact. \u2014 CBS News , 1 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1869, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8j\u0259m-p\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"excitable",
"fiddle-footed",
"flighty",
"fluttery",
"high-strung",
"hyper",
"hyperactive",
"hyperexcitable",
"hyperkinetic",
"jittery",
"nervous",
"skittery",
"skittish",
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"spooky"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110443",
"type":[
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"noun"
]
},
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"imperturbable",
"nerveless",
"unexcitable",
"unflappable",
"unshakable"
],
"definitions":{
": characterized by jumps or sudden variations":[],
": nervous , jittery":[]
},
"examples":[
"trying to calm jumpy passengers",
"flight attendants had to calm jumpy passengers after the plane hit unexpected turbulence",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Here\u2019s just a friendly reminder for everyone not to get too jumpy around here. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"That increasingly jumpy VCs played a key role in ousting the boorish Kalanick is only further evidence (for Mallaby) of the utility of VC. \u2014 Kim Phillips-fein, The New Republic , 11 May 2022",
"Recordings of the cantor, and of an ecstatic congregation, lead the ascent through dance and prayer, the orchestra entering into its own jumpy or sorrowful klezmer-like riffs. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 May 2022",
"Analysts said Moscow is jumpy right now and taking out frustrations on Japan. \u2014 Emiko Jozuka, CNN , 27 Apr. 2022",
"More into long philosophical discourse and jumpy timelines with your Bats",
"And so, even though the plot ostensibly has nothing to do with horror, the elements are there: mysterious noises, jumpy moments, scary dreams. \u2014 Jocelyn Noveck, Detroit Free Press , 25 Nov. 2021",
"Stalled, confusing to others, prone to sudden silences and jumpy responsiveness. \u2014 Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker , 27 Dec. 2021",
"Analysts also warn that the market is likely to remain jumpy until more clarity arrives on Omicron's ultimate impact. \u2014 CBS News , 1 Dec. 2021"
],
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"1869, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
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"\u02c8j\u0259m-p\u0113"
],
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"fiddle-footed",
"flighty",
"fluttery",
"high-strung",
"hyper",
"hyperactive",
"hyperexcitable",
"hyperkinetic",
"jittery",
"nervous",
"skittery",
"skittish",
"spasmodic",
"spooky"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225532",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"jump for joy":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to jump up and down because one is very happy":[]
},
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"jump fire":{
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"vault"
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"Verb",
"The circus lion jumped through the hoop.",
"The fans were jumping up and down with excitement.",
"Everyone was jumping for joy when we found out that we had won an award.",
"The cat jumped down off the table.",
"The runner jumped a hurdle.",
"The car jumped the curb.",
"Everyone jumped into the pool.",
"He jumped into his truck and drove away.",
"She jumped when she heard a loud knock late at night.",
"She jumped to an early lead in the race.",
"Noun",
"The horse took the first jump easily but balked at the second.",
"took a small jump forward to avoid stepping in the puddle",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The two-year program connects the diverse cohort with mentors and networking opportunities to help jump -start their careers. \u2014 Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"But before Counsilman arrived on campus, a Hawaiian named Bill Woolsey helped jump -start the program. \u2014 David Woods, The Indianapolis Star , 29 June 2022",
"Float Fest has a pretty simple concept: Arrive, jump into an inner tube and float several miles down the San Marcos River in Texas to a festival site featuring such musical tastes as indie-pop, electro, hip-hop and progressive rock. \u2014 Dave Brooks, Billboard , 28 June 2022",
"In most lineups, there is at least one trim with off-roading specs, ready to jump off the tarmac and tackle the rocks. \u2014 Kyle Edward, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"The Portland Bureau of Transportation brought utility vehicles for families to jump into and get photos. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 June 2022",
"Hovell told me that Ahearn\u2019s willingness to jump at varied travel opportunities and take on new experiences together has helped foster a deep relationship between the two. \u2014 Maggie Mertens, The Atlantic , 22 June 2022",
"The footage shown at CineEurope got folks in the audience to jump from their seats and laugh at the dark humor. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 21 June 2022",
"Now, sometimes a person is acquitted in the state, and so then the federal prosecution will jump in and do its own. \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 14 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Alameda County, which saw a 22% jump in its homeless population to 9,747 out of 1.7 million people, was also ahead of San Francisco. \u2014 Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 July 2022",
"Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv had been expecting the company to post a 46% increase in revenue in the quarter compared to a year ago, and a 51% jump in adjusted income. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 2 July 2022",
"The move follows a 6% jump in prices at the burger chain in 2021. \u2014 Will Daniel, Fortune , 2 July 2022",
"The company reported an 84% jump in revenue to 10.4 billion rupees ($138 million), with net profit more than doubling to 3.15 billion rupees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. \u2014 Anu Raghunathan, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"This marks a 34% jump in viewership from 2021, when BET\u2019s in-person ceremony brought in only 2.4 million viewers across multiple outlets. \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 29 June 2022",
"Metro Phoenix led the nation for rent increases in 2021, with an almost 30% jump . \u2014 Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"Those prices reflect a 50% jump over last year and contributed to 8.6% inflation in the last 12 months ending in May, a 40-year high. \u2014 David Isaac, Sun Sentinel , 23 June 2022",
"According to the study, seven in 10 LGBTQ Americans reported personally experiencing discrimination, which marks an 11% increase from last year and a 24% jump from 2020. \u2014 Edward Segarra, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022"
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"1539, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb"
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"idiom"
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": to start moving before the traffic light turns green":[
"The car ahead of me jumped the light ."
]
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The F-35Bs safely landed using the standard maneuver, whereby a pilot converts the jump jet to hover mode while flying alongside the carrier then slides sideways over the deck before setting down. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 5 Oct. 2021",
"The Marine Corps is on the hook for 353 B versions of the jets to replace the AV-8B Harrier jump jet fighter and 67 C variants to replace Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet fighters that deploy on U.S. Navy carriers. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 2 Apr. 2020",
"The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is an air-ground force centered around a marine infantry battalion, reinforced with amphibious vehicles, M1A1 Abrams tanks, MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors, AH-1Z attack helicopters, and AV-8B Harrier jump jets . \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 6 Jan. 2020",
"The video starts off strong with an AV-8B Harrier II jump jet , currently being replaced in U.S. Marine Corps service by the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 31 Dec. 2018",
"The same day, during an exercise in the East African nation of Djibouti, another Marine CH-53 helicopter was damaged on landing and a Marine AV-8B Harrier jump jet crashed after the pilot ejected. \u2014 Paul Sonne, Washington Post , 5 Apr. 2018",
"Additional Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jump jets and attack helicopters followed to take on the AQAP force. \u2014 Cynthia Mcfadden, NBC News , 1 Oct. 2017"
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"first_known_use":{
"1964, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-172752"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Cloth seats, front row jump seat , 10\u2033 infotainment system with touchscreen and navigation, SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The front jump seat can even be removed by request, freeing up space for whatever else cops might want to put there. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 2 Apr. 2022",
"The flight attendant then returned to her jump seat as the plane landed. \u2014 David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Just 32 seconds after the inadvertent activation of that switch, the plane slammed into the ground, killing the captain, the first officer and a third pilot who was hitching a ride in the jump seat . \u2014 Dominic Gates, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Oct. 2021",
"When the attendant returned to her jump seat , Quinonez started to film her with her cell phone, the complaint said. \u2014 Kathryn Krupnik, CBS News , 4 Sep. 2021",
"When the flight attendant returned to her jump seat , Quinonez allegedly started to film the Southwest employee. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Sep. 2021",
"The attendant then returned to her jump seat as the plane landed. \u2014 Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 Sep. 2021",
"The Ecto-1 is revealed to have a pop-out jump seat ideal for hunting ghosts on the fly. \u2014 Annie White, Car and Driver , 28 July 2021"
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"first_known_use":{
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"noun"
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"noun"
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"definitions":{
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"adjective"
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"noun"
],
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"\u2014 Springfield (Massachusetts) Union"
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"noun"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Arkansas punter Reid Bauer pulled off one of the best special teams plays of the year last week against Alabama with a jump pass out of field goal formation for a touchdown pass to tight end Blake Kern. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 26 Nov. 2021",
"Jackson left his feet, threw a jump pass about 25 yards through the air and was soon celebrating a 42-yard touchdown. \u2014 Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
"The Bulldogs' fourth touchdown came on a short jump pass to tight end Mason Pline, who took it 26 yards to the end zone. \u2014 Tom Lang, Detroit Free Press , 28 Nov. 2021",
"Arkansas took a page from LSU\u2019s trick playbook when holder Reid Bauer threw a 32-yard jump pass on a fake field goal early in the fourth quarter. \u2014 Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al , 20 Nov. 2021",
"That led to a touchdown, but against Arkansas, a fake field goal jump pass directly resulted in a touchdown. \u2014 Nick Kelly, USA TODAY , 21 Nov. 2021",
"The touchdown came when Coleman, lined up as a Wildcat quarterback, threw a jump pass to Mikel Hines on fourth-down play from the 4. \u2014 al , 13 Nov. 2021",
"Snyder broke loose for a 37-yard touchdown to take the lead, and with two minutes left and the Little Giants at the Tigers\u2019 1-yard line, Morel called a jump pass which Thompson executed, finding Clayborne alone in the end zone behind the scrum. \u2014 Andy Yamashita, The Indianapolis Star , 13 Nov. 2021",
"Atkins threw a jump pass for a 26-yard reception the Alabama 26 for a first down. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 6 Nov. 2021"
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"first_known_use":{
"circa 1948, in the meaning defined above":""
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"type":[
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a shot in basketball made by jumping into the air and releasing the ball with one or both hands at the peak of the jump":[]
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the Celtics\u2019 opening game of these playoffs, Nets star Kevin Durant missed a jump shot with 12 seconds left and Boston raced upcourt trailing by 1 point. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 May 2022",
"Young also missed a jump shot with 6 seconds left in the fourth quarter to hurt his team's chances of winning a third straight game. \u2014 Larry Lage, ajc , 8 Mar. 2022",
"With one second left in the first half, Notae inbounded the ball to Umude, who hit a jump shot at the buzzer to tie the game 35-35. \u2014 Bob Holt, Arkansas Online , 3 Mar. 2022",
"If his jump shot is legit, perhaps a double-big lineup of Clingan and Sanogo is sometimes used. \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"Livingston is considered a streaky 3-point shooter, but his jump shot could be helped by having a point guard like Wheeler create good looks for him. \u2014 Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal , 8 June 2022",
"The Sixers added another first-round draft pick as additional compensation, which turned into a massive overpay due to Fultz developing a shoulder injury, which led to him losing the touch on his jump shot . \u2014 Morten Jensen, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Our staff started working on her developing her game away from the basket, focusing on her jump shot and her ability to put the ball on the floor. \u2014 Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Yet the rotation on his jump shot was as tightly wound as ever, leading some to wonder about the postseason possibilities still ahead for the Clippers. \u2014 Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times , 5 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1948, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-205858"
},
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"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to be very noticeable, interesting, exciting, etc.":[
"The characters are so real that they jump/leap off the page ."
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},
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"jump spark":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
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": a spark produced by the jumping of electricity across a gap":[]
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"jumpseed":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":{
": virginia knotweed":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Some of these moves require equipment, like a jump rope , light weight, or resistance band. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 19 Mar. 2020",
"Appropriate games will include jump rope , hopscotch, pick-up sticks, races, and horseshoes. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 10 May 2022",
"To challenge their coordination, the Dudes try to jump rope one-legged, with 50 consecutive jumps required on each leg for a perfect score. \u2014 Philip Ellis, Men's Health , 30 Apr. 2022",
"While the jump rope event was held over two days in late February, last week the kids dressed down and received their hair bounty during a raucous event at the school. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 14 Mar. 2022",
"This jump rope feels good to hold with its foam-padded handles, and the high-performance rotation is great for an optimal workout. \u2014 Robin Raven, Forbes , 9 Dec. 2021",
"The school\u2019s signature pen pal program, suspended for the pandemic, will have one last celebration this spring, but there are no more Saturday classes; no more competitive jump rope and trivia teams. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
"In one group portrait, overexposure nearly erases a jump rope held by two friends at opposite ends of the frame. \u2014 Eren Orbey, The New Yorker , 28 Mar. 2022",
"This jump rope , for instance, is a popular pick thanks to its adjustable length and handles with memory foam grips. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 14 Jan. 2022"
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1834, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-221823"
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"type":[
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],
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"I checked for errors, but nothing jumped out at me."
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"jump line":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":{
": a directional line of print (as \"continued on page 7, column 2\") at the end of the first part of a divided story or article in a newspaper or periodical or a line (as \"continued from page 1\") at the continuation":[]
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":{
": a person who supervises parachutists":[]
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"\u02c8j\u0259mp-\u02ccma-st\u0259r"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The pair, along with two solo jumpers, an oxygen manager, a videographer, a jumpmaster , and the pilot, were about to attempt to break the Guinness world record for highest tandem skydive. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, USA TODAY , 2 Nov. 2021",
"The pair, along with two solo jumpers, an oxygen manager, a videographer, a jumpmaster , and the pilot, were about to attempt to break the Guinness world record for highest tandem skydive. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, USA TODAY , 2 Nov. 2021",
"The pair, along with two solo jumpers, an oxygen manager, a videographer, a jumpmaster , and the pilot, were about to attempt to break the Guinness world record for highest tandem skydive. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, USA TODAY , 2 Nov. 2021",
"The pair, along with two solo jumpers, an oxygen manager, a videographer, a jumpmaster , and the pilot, were about to attempt to break the Guinness world record for highest tandem skydive. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, USA TODAY , 2 Nov. 2021",
"The pair, along with two solo jumpers, an oxygen manager, a videographer, a jumpmaster , and the pilot, were about to attempt to break the Guinness world record for highest tandem skydive. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, USA TODAY , 2 Nov. 2021",
"The pair, along with two solo jumpers, an oxygen manager, a videographer, a jumpmaster , and the pilot, were about to attempt to break the Guinness world record for highest tandem skydive. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, USA TODAY , 2 Nov. 2021",
"The pair, along with two solo jumpers, an oxygen manager, a videographer, a jumpmaster , and the pilot, were about to attempt to break the Guinness world record for highest tandem skydive. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, USA TODAY , 2 Nov. 2021",
"The pair, along with two solo jumpers, an oxygen manager, a videographer, a jumpmaster , and the pilot, were about to attempt to break the Guinness world record for highest tandem skydive. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, USA TODAY , 2 Nov. 2021"
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"first_known_use":{
"1941, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-230139"
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"jump in":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
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": to say something about a subject that another person is already talking about : to join a conversation":[
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"Faith wore a wide-leg belted crepe wool jumpsuit by Gucci, and Tim chose a fitted light blue suit with a patterned sweater. \u2014 Katie Bowlby, Country Living , 26 June 2022",
"Of course, the Brazilian model was there dressed to the nines in a head-turning black jumpsuit equipped with shimmering fringe details, sheer sleeves, and legs, as well as jaw-dropping cut-outs. \u2014 Alexis Bennett, Vogue , 24 June 2022",
"In his final decade, the 1970s, the singer is a larger-than-life Vegas performer clad in an iconic jumpsuit and cape. \u2014 Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 June 2022",
"For the outing, J.Lo looked cool and casual in an airy black jumpsuit that cinched with a drawstring at the waist. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 23 June 2022"
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"Cut to young Kate waking up in bed looking at a photo of Jack, Rebecca, and her brothers, followed by a quick jump cut of future Kate looking at a photo of herself and Rebecca on her wedding day to Philip. \u2014 Jessica Radloff, Glamour , 24 May 2022",
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"With 10 seconds left and a one-point lead for the Fever, NaLyssa Smith went to face off against Emma Meesseman for a jump ball on the Sky\u2019s end of the floor. \u2014 Gabby Hajduk, The Indianapolis Star , 19 June 2022",
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"Chicago guard Ayo Dosunmu even gave Antetokounmpo a good little shove \u2026 on the circle, before a jump ball . \u2014 Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The play that ultimately turned into a turnover when Antetokounmpo won the jump ball came off a second attempt to inbound, after the Heat first were forced to call their final timeout. \u2014 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com , 3 Mar. 2022",
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"The 6-foot-6, 210-pound Kuminga flashed a lot of impressive tools with G-League Ignite, including incredible athleticism and the potential to be a quality jump shooter . \u2014 Tim Bielik, cleveland , 18 June 2021",
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"The Raptors\u2019 defense reduced Antetokounmpo to an erratic jump shooter . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 3 Nov. 2019",
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"The jumping spider has a stripy pattern on its abdomen and large black eyes. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Some species of jumping spider can see ultraviolet light and blue and green colors, Live Science's Stephanie Pappas reported in 2021. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Miniature Treadmills and a Light Show Studying a jumping spider \u2019s image processing is not as straightforward as implanting electrodes in its brain, as scientists might do with a larger animal. \u2014 Maddie Bender, Scientific American , 15 July 2021",
"Students researched various spiders before settling on the daring jumping spider \u2013 formal name Phidippus audax. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 14 June 2021",
"Hyllus diardi jumping spider has apparently learned the art of the selfie, getting up close and personal with a photographer's camera, British news agency SWNS reports. \u2014 Fox News , 12 June 2020",
"Most spiders, including black jumping spiders and the large argiopes, aren\u2019t dangerous and eat pest insects, including grasshoppers, moths and caterpillars. \u2014 Howard Garrett, Dallas News , 6 Apr. 2020",
"Kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, jumping spiders and wild budgies are featured in the Australia episode, according to NPR. \u2014 Alicia Kortendick, oregonlive , 18 Jan. 2020",
"Adult jumping spiders are littler than a fingernail, but their vision is as clear as a small dog's. \u2014 Leila Sloman, Scientific American , 28 Oct. 2019"
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"Immediately jump again and return your arms and legs to the starting position to finish one full jumping jack . \u2014 Erin Beresini, Outside Online , 27 May 2015",
"This low-impact version of a jumping jack is pretty much a pure cardio move. \u2014 Jenny Mccoy, SELF , 26 Feb. 2022",
"Stepping jacks: This is a jumping jack in slow motion \u2014 without the jump. \u2014 Tara Parker-pope New York Times, Star Tribune , 29 Jan. 2021",
"There is funding for the city\u2019s beloved jumping jack program, through which block parties around the city can apply to get a bounce house to set up for the day. \u2014 John Byrne, chicagotribune.com , 5 Nov. 2020",
"Chalk, jumping jacks , running in circles, ANYTHING. \u2014 The Washington Post , 13 May 2020",
"After Spain announced a nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus outbreak on Saturday, a man in Seville put on workout clothes, climbed to a rooftop in his apartment complex, and started doing jumping jacks and squats. \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 18 Mar. 2020",
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"Burkhart flicked a jumping plant louse off one of his plants. \u2014 Emily Cataneo/undark, Popular Science , 9 Nov. 2020",
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"In the Shakespeare Studio, teacher Jo Gray lobs imaginary jumping beans into the mouths of children from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. \u2014 Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 9 May 2018",
"Australia's Alison Wonderland will be a jumping bean behind the decks. \u2014 Kat Bein, Billboard , 28 Feb. 2018",
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"There are jumper cables , a tow rope, and safety gloves, along with a basic first-aid kit, mechanical flashlight, reflector triangles, and a ping hammer-belt cutter combo tool. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 2 June 2022",
"On this day in March, Watkins plugs his amplifier into a 2,000-watt power inverter with what looks like jumper cables attached to a battery in the grass. \u2014 Keith Bierygolick, The Enquirer , 24 Mar. 2022",
"People trying the craft often pick apart microwaves or car batteries to remove the power supply, which is then connected through jumper cables to nails attached to a piece of wood slathered with a conductive solution of baking soda and water. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The National Weather Service is asking residents to pack a winter preparedness kit for their cars and homes that includes blankets, water, jumper cables , a phone charger and flashlight. \u2014 Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star , 2 Feb. 2022",
"The National Weather Service is asking residents to pack a winter preparedness kit for their cars and homes that includes blankets, water, jumper cables , a phone charger and flashlight. \u2014 Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star , 2 Feb. 2022",
"The National Weather Service then recommends packing the following: blankets, a First Aid kit, cellphone charger, jumper cables , tire chains, water and snacks, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, a tow rope, and a shovel or ice scraper. \u2014 Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star , 2 Feb. 2022",
"Fischer also advised drivers keep an emergency kit in their cars that includes items such as jumper cables , blankets, warm clothes, snacks and water, a shovel and a flashlight. \u2014 Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal , 28 Jan. 2022",
"In case of emergency, make a supply kit for your car that includes jumper cables , sand in case you get stuck, a snow/ice scraper, flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, water and non-perishable food. \u2014 The Arkansas Democrat-gazette, Arkansas Online , 4 Feb. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Legal battles over the Preble\u2019s meadow jumping mouse and the southwestern willow flycatcher had also centered on uncertain taxonomic boundaries. \u2014 Zach St. George, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2021",
"But for every polar bear or sea otter, there are hundreds more (like the Fairy Shrimp, the New Mexico jumping mouse , or the Purple Cat's Paw freshwater mussel). \u2014 CBS News , 21 July 2019",
"That means considering the smaller animals, such as shrews, voles, jumping mice , and pika, too. \u2014 Starre Vartan, National Geographic , 16 Apr. 2019"
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"the contest editor has jumbled the letters of some common words"
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"leap",
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"The circus lion jumped through the hoop.",
"The fans were jumping up and down with excitement.",
"Everyone was jumping for joy when we found out that we had won an award.",
"The cat jumped down off the table.",
"The runner jumped a hurdle.",
"The car jumped the curb.",
"Everyone jumped into the pool.",
"He jumped into his truck and drove away.",
"She jumped when she heard a loud knock late at night.",
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"Noun",
"The horse took the first jump easily but balked at the second.",
"took a small jump forward to avoid stepping in the puddle",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The two-year program connects the diverse cohort with mentors and networking opportunities to help jump -start their careers. \u2014 Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"But before Counsilman arrived on campus, a Hawaiian named Bill Woolsey helped jump -start the program. \u2014 David Woods, The Indianapolis Star , 29 June 2022",
"Float Fest has a pretty simple concept: Arrive, jump into an inner tube and float several miles down the San Marcos River in Texas to a festival site featuring such musical tastes as indie-pop, electro, hip-hop and progressive rock. \u2014 Dave Brooks, Billboard , 28 June 2022",
"In most lineups, there is at least one trim with off-roading specs, ready to jump off the tarmac and tackle the rocks. \u2014 Kyle Edward, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"The Portland Bureau of Transportation brought utility vehicles for families to jump into and get photos. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 June 2022",
"Hovell told me that Ahearn\u2019s willingness to jump at varied travel opportunities and take on new experiences together has helped foster a deep relationship between the two. \u2014 Maggie Mertens, The Atlantic , 22 June 2022",
"The footage shown at CineEurope got folks in the audience to jump from their seats and laugh at the dark humor. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 21 June 2022",
"Now, sometimes a person is acquitted in the state, and so then the federal prosecution will jump in and do its own. \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 14 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Alameda County, which saw a 22% jump in its homeless population to 9,747 out of 1.7 million people, was also ahead of San Francisco. \u2014 Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 July 2022",
"Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv had been expecting the company to post a 46% increase in revenue in the quarter compared to a year ago, and a 51% jump in adjusted income. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 2 July 2022",
"The move follows a 6% jump in prices at the burger chain in 2021. \u2014 Will Daniel, Fortune , 2 July 2022",
"The company reported an 84% jump in revenue to 10.4 billion rupees ($138 million), with net profit more than doubling to 3.15 billion rupees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. \u2014 Anu Raghunathan, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"This marks a 34% jump in viewership from 2021, when BET\u2019s in-person ceremony brought in only 2.4 million viewers across multiple outlets. \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 29 June 2022",
"Metro Phoenix led the nation for rent increases in 2021, with an almost 30% jump . \u2014 Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"Those prices reflect a 50% jump over last year and contributed to 8.6% inflation in the last 12 months ending in May, a 40-year high. \u2014 David Isaac, Sun Sentinel , 23 June 2022",
"According to the study, seven in 10 LGBTQ Americans reported personally experiencing discrimination, which marks an 11% increase from last year and a 24% jump from 2020. \u2014 Edward Segarra, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022"
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"probably akin to Low German gumpen to jump":"Verb"
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"leap",
"spring",
"vault"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The circus lion jumped through the hoop.",
"The fans were jumping up and down with excitement.",
"Everyone was jumping for joy when we found out that we had won an award.",
"The cat jumped down off the table.",
"The runner jumped a hurdle.",
"The car jumped the curb.",
"Everyone jumped into the pool.",
"He jumped into his truck and drove away.",
"She jumped when she heard a loud knock late at night.",
"She jumped to an early lead in the race.",
"Noun",
"The horse took the first jump easily but balked at the second.",
"took a small jump forward to avoid stepping in the puddle",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The two-year program connects the diverse cohort with mentors and networking opportunities to help jump -start their careers. \u2014 Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"But before Counsilman arrived on campus, a Hawaiian named Bill Woolsey helped jump -start the program. \u2014 David Woods, The Indianapolis Star , 29 June 2022",
"Float Fest has a pretty simple concept: Arrive, jump into an inner tube and float several miles down the San Marcos River in Texas to a festival site featuring such musical tastes as indie-pop, electro, hip-hop and progressive rock. \u2014 Dave Brooks, Billboard , 28 June 2022",
"In most lineups, there is at least one trim with off-roading specs, ready to jump off the tarmac and tackle the rocks. \u2014 Kyle Edward, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"The Portland Bureau of Transportation brought utility vehicles for families to jump into and get photos. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 June 2022",
"Hovell told me that Ahearn\u2019s willingness to jump at varied travel opportunities and take on new experiences together has helped foster a deep relationship between the two. \u2014 Maggie Mertens, The Atlantic , 22 June 2022",
"The footage shown at CineEurope got folks in the audience to jump from their seats and laugh at the dark humor. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 21 June 2022",
"Now, sometimes a person is acquitted in the state, and so then the federal prosecution will jump in and do its own. \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 14 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Alameda County, which saw a 22% jump in its homeless population to 9,747 out of 1.7 million people, was also ahead of San Francisco. \u2014 Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 July 2022",
"Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv had been expecting the company to post a 46% increase in revenue in the quarter compared to a year ago, and a 51% jump in adjusted income. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 2 July 2022",
"The move follows a 6% jump in prices at the burger chain in 2021. \u2014 Will Daniel, Fortune , 2 July 2022",
"The company reported an 84% jump in revenue to 10.4 billion rupees ($138 million), with net profit more than doubling to 3.15 billion rupees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. \u2014 Anu Raghunathan, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"This marks a 34% jump in viewership from 2021, when BET\u2019s in-person ceremony brought in only 2.4 million viewers across multiple outlets. \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 29 June 2022",
"Metro Phoenix led the nation for rent increases in 2021, with an almost 30% jump . \u2014 Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"Those prices reflect a 50% jump over last year and contributed to 8.6% inflation in the last 12 months ending in May, a 40-year high. \u2014 David Isaac, Sun Sentinel , 23 June 2022",
"According to the study, seven in 10 LGBTQ Americans reported personally experiencing discrimination, which marks an 11% increase from last year and a 24% jump from 2020. \u2014 Edward Segarra, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"probably akin to Low German gumpen to jump":"Verb"
},
"first_known_use":{
"1530, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Noun",
"1539, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-190425"
},
"Jumada al-Awwal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the fifth month of the Islamic year \u2014 see Months of the Principal Calendars Table":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"ju\u0307-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u0259-\u00e4l-\u0259-\u02c8w\u00e4l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Arabic jum\u0101d\u0101 al-awwal , literally, first Jumada":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1993, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-204907"
},
"Jumada":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": either of two months of the Islamic year:":[],
": jumada al-awwal":[],
": jumada al-thani":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"ju\u0307-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Arabic Jum\u0101d\u0101":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1771, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-012110"
},
"jumada al-awwal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the fifth month of the Islamic year \u2014 see Months of the Principal Calendars Table":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"ju\u0307-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u0259-\u00e4l-\u0259-\u02c8w\u00e4l"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Arabic jum\u0101d\u0101 al-awwal , literally, first Jumada":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1993, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-083305"
},
"jumada al-thani":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the sixth month of the Islamic year \u2014 see Months of the Principal Calendars Table":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"ju\u0307-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u0259-\u00e4l-t\u00e4-\u02c8n\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Arabic jum\u0101d\u0101 al-th\u0101n\u012b , literally, second Jumada":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1987, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-174725"
}
}