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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Leaping from a small boat in choppy waters off India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, George Washington jumps on board the only ferry service connecting hundreds of communities across the strategic archipelago.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Leaping from the USC campus to the top rung of the NFL draft a year ago, Williams aspired to be like John Elway and Eli Manning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

Leaping in front of an American flag with an electric guitar in hand, Halsey paid homage to the popular photograph done by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

Leaping into action, Ms Hussainy grabbed her partner and hid in a changeroom.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2024

Leaping clear of the wires, he skimmed the grasses so swiftly that they barely parted.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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