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leapfrog

[leep-frog, -frawg] / ˈlipˌfrɒg, -ˌfrɔg /
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 leapfrogging leaping lurch nosedive plummet pounce saltation shock skip skipping spring start swerve twitch wrench
WEAK
gambade upspring

Example Sentences

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But an oversteer snap out of the Spoon Curve double left-hander put paid to his chances, although he was still quick enough to leapfrog ahead of Norris.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Applying that engineering strength to biology could allow India to leapfrog from manufacturing generics to discovering cures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Second-placed Lens can now leapfrog the champions and retake top spot on Saturday if they beat Paris FC in the capital.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Lately, it’s been a thrill to see queer stories confidently leapfrog over coming-out narratives to the trickier question of whether two individuals in particular are a decent match.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Another leapfrog jump and he sat atop the nine-foot log.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull