hopping

[hop-ing] / ˈhɒp ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

humming

Synonyms

STRONG

brisk bustling busy buzzing

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

ADJECTIVE

jumping

Synonyms

STRONG

active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hurdling irregular leaping pulsating quaking quivering shaking skipping springing throbbing trembling

WEAK

buoyant lively unsteady vibrant

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

NOUN

jump

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce dive drop fall hurdle plunge rise upsurge vault

STRONG

bob bound buck canter caper capriole dance gambol hop jerk jolt leapfrog leapfrogging leaping lurch nosedive plummet pounce saltation shock skip skipping spring start swerve twitch wrench

WEAK

gambade upspring

Example Sentences

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She spent years hopping through headset-based jobs before struggling to find more phone work last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Before humans travel there, the space agency wants to send robotic landers and hopping drones to explore and map the Moon's challenging terrain.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Nasa has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Pro gambler James Holzhauer in 2019 rattled “Jeopardy!” traditionalists by hopping around the board to maximize his money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“I’m done...I’m done,” he says, hopping from the railing to the ground.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

hopping

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