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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

Jeff Bezos is trying to leapfrog into the artificial intelligence race with a $100-billion fund to acquire manufacturers and bring more AI superpowers to factory floors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

While many in the industry zero in on turning a profit, Zelos is taking advantage of Alibaba’s artificial-intelligence capacity and logistics network to leapfrog its technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 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

Seth dashed over to the first log, scrambled onto it without much trouble, and, taking a jump as if he were playing leapfrog, ended up seated atop the second log.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull