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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Recent Examples of leap
Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Underwood said in a social media post that congressional Republicans’ efforts to cut Medicaid were part of her motivation to seek another term in the House instead of attempting the leap to the Senate.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
David Axe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Periodically, Bramwell leaps up from Pegg’s lap to bark at his own reflection in the glass.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Simply buy some bait, hold it over the water, and get ready for a heart-pounding moment as the massive silvery fish leap up to grab their snack — cue the giddy screams, laughter, and plenty of photos.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Underwood said in a social media post that congressional Republicans’ efforts to cut Medicaid were part of her motivation to seek another term in the House instead of attempting the leap to the Senate.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Verb
In theory, leaping a 20-foot gap from a 45-degree ramp should be straightforward if the bike is traveling 20 miles per hour or so.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Periodically, Bramwell leaps up from Pegg’s lap to bark at his own reflection in the glass.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leap
Noun
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Shares of Tesla, another magnificent seven member, rose by 6.7%, the largest jump for the automaker since an earlier 6.7% increase on May 12.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Pavana Nagaraj is the only Aztec who qualified in a field event, ranking 21st with a best jump of 20 feet, 9 inches.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Verb
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But how? How carbon offsets and ecotourism can save New Zealand Steele hops into an ATV, ostensibly to check on his cattle along the Retaruke River.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Now, fans are hopping on the Julius Randle bandwagon with the Timberwolves headed back to the Western Conference Finals.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2025
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“Leap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leap. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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