jump (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump (on)
Verb
  • The owner of a Wisconsin ski hill is accused of assaulting a 17-year-old boy who did not pay for an entry pass, authorities say.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Ruis, who had been arrested by Chula Vista police in December 2023 after being accused of assaulting his wife and children, also had a history of mental illness and had repeatedly threatened other people in jail, including deputies, the lawsuit adds.
    Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The case, which generated headlines around the world, comes amid rising hostility against Muslims and Palestinians in the U.S. since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023.
    Sophia Tareen and Melissa Perez Winder, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Despite losing all three, there were significant improvements collectively and individually, with contributions from attacking starlets Nico Paz, who scored against Atalanta, and Diao, who got the equaliser against Juventus.
    David Ferrini, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Earlier this week, the U.N. humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) reported that armed men had raided at least two hospitals in North Kivu’s capital Goma, abducting dozens of patients.
    Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Gregorios Bishara, priest of the Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, was martyred this morning at the hands of the pro-HTS armed factions that raided the city of Baniyas.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • However, the voice resembling Smith Sr.’s goes silent for the remainder of the phone call, as Martinez continues to scold him for his actions.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Shakira storms off Miami nightclub stage after appearing to scold clubgoer for filming up her dress The title of the tour is taken from the singer's 12th studio album, released last year and the first since 2017's El Dorado.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Pino slammed the horn and floored the gas pedal, roaring into her backyard.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The move has sparked trade wars that could slam economic growth and lift prices for Americans still smarting from years of high inflation.
    Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Four men, including Huttle, with Northwest Indiana ties were among the more than 1,500 people pardoned by Trump last week for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
  • During their Dolce & Gabbana x SKIMS shoot, Kim asked if anyone remembered when Kourtney stormed into her classroom to take back a pair of Levi jeans that Kim borrowed without permission.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Inside, the 1,000-pillared hall is an engineering marvel, with some pillars that can produce musical notes when struck.
    Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
  • When storms strike, millions of users visit PowerOutage.
    Eric Levenson, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Jump (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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