hopping

[hop-ing] / ˈhɒp ɪŋ /

Part of Speech:

All (3) Adjective (2) Noun (1)

Jump To:

humming adj.
jumping adj.
jump n.

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

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hopping

The bison then repeatedly flops on its side in an agitated fashion before hopping to its feet.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

The findings suggest that even a landing near the moon's South Pole could send methane molecules "hopping" across the lunar surface to the North Pole in less than two lunar days.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026

Wages rise more quickly when the job market is hopping.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Air-travel turmoil, costlier airfares and rising gas prices this year have more Americans hopping the bus to travel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

They would not be nesting at this time of year, but still he looked forward to seeing them fluttering and hopping around.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

hopping

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