leapt

[lept, leept] / lɛpt, lipt /

VERB

jump, jump over; increase

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ascend bounce bound hop rise rocket skip soar surge vault

STRONG

advance arise caper cavort clear escalate frisk hurdle lop mount saltate spring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow decline descend lower permit

STRONG

decrease

Example Sentences

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So when Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen asked him about the Atlantic’s recent report regarding his alleged drinking on the job, Patel leapt at Van Hollen with a set of smears.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

The reason I bonds leapt to the front of the pack in 2022 is that interest rates were low.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

They leapt out to a 3-0 series lead against Houston before letting doubt creep in again.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

IPhone sales there leapt 28%, following last quarter’s 38% growth rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Even still, Clare was not prepared for the creature who leapt from the bushes.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman