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leaping

ADJECTIVE

jumping

Synonyms

STRONG

active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hopping hurdling irregular 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 hopping jerk jolt leapfrog leapfrogging lurch nosedive plummet pounce saltation shock skip skipping spring start swerve twitch wrench

WEAK

gambade upspring

Example Sentences

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Even then the Spurs had a chance to win, until Anunoby’s leaping put back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Bosko had a penchant for leaping onto his shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

And so lawmakers in both chambers have been leaping over each other this week to introduce their ballroom bills.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The United States Oil ETF beat oil stock funds by betting on the commodity directly, leaping 82.9% in the quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Up and down she went, leaping from building to building, footsteps thundering behind her.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown