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

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I like it when incumbents are operating on outdated systems because that creates a substantial opportunity to leapfrog competitors with modern integrated technology.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Meanwhile, City beat Burnley 1-0 on Wednesday to leapfrog Arsenal into top spot in the table, the first time City have been at the summit since the opening weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“All these HFT firms…are trying to leapfrog each other by becoming faster and faster,” Gerko said in a 2019 discussion with students, a video of which was viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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

The twins ran ahead to play leapfrog with the other kids while Naomi helped Muff with her boys.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

leapfrog

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