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as in jumped
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the frog hopped back into the pond the bus stopped, a lone passenger hopped on, and the driver continued on his way
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Recent Examples of hopped
Karissa Waddick King Charles and Queen Camilla hopped off the plane at Joint Base Andrews Monday to party in the USA.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The governor also brought his dog, Gia, who hopped off her chair and wandered under the bill-signing table to investigate the newcomers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
The puck hopped over Oettinger into the crease, and Foligno reached over to score.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Still in Boston with the Yankees, Weathers hopped in a car service and made it to the hospital with about 10 minutes to spare.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Chapa hopped into part of the interval workout at Hayward Field.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
This lawsuit is a desperate money grab by additional members of the Cascio family who have hopped on the bandwagon with their brother Frank, who is already being sued in arbitration for civil extortion.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Georgia hopped on the bandwagon to ban gender-affirming care for minors relatively early, in 2023, though the state continued to allow the use of puberty blockers.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
At the center, Meghan immediately donned an apron and hopped on the kitchen line, helping to serve up frittatas.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The governor also brought his dog, Gia, who hopped off her chair and wandered under the bill-signing table to investigate the newcomers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
The puck hopped over Oettinger into the crease, and Foligno reached over to score.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Still in Boston with the Yankees, Weathers hopped in a car service and made it to the hospital with about 10 minutes to spare.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Chapa hopped into part of the interval workout at Hayward Field.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
This lawsuit is a desperate money grab by additional members of the Cascio family who have hopped on the bandwagon with their brother Frank, who is already being sued in arbitration for civil extortion.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Georgia hopped on the bandwagon to ban gender-affirming care for minors relatively early, in 2023, though the state continued to allow the use of puberty blockers.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
At the center, Meghan immediately donned an apron and hopped on the kitchen line, helping to serve up frittatas.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopped
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After the Kings were swept by the Colorado Avalanche last weekend, marking the fifth straight year they’ve been bounced in the first round, plenty of questions arose as to what would happen next.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tommy Novak had a glorious chance to score in the third period when the puck bounced to him in front of Vladar.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Orlando’s defense caused problems early for Detroit when the Magic forced seven turnovers in the opening four minutes and jumped out to a 19-7 lead.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Marist, which has scant returning experience from last year’s national powerhouse, jumped out to leads of 5-0 and 16-5 in the ninth game of the day against Glenbard West.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project area is bounded by the Midlothian Turnpike, Central Avenue, 147th Street and Lamon Avenue.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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After all, in Game 3, Banchero made a game-clinching 3 in the final minute that bounded high off the back of the rim and miraculously fell through.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Joao Palhinha leapt over the advertising boards to celebrate with Tottenham Hotspur’s travelling supporters.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Two plainclothes officers who were driving west in an unmarked vehicle witnessed the shooting and leaped out of the car to chase the shooter on foot.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Despite a decade of front-row appearances, luxury house ambassadorships and a cultural footprint that reshaped the global music industry, members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook have collectively skipped the first Monday in May.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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At least one of those times, the head of the country’s space agency suggested it be skipped.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Hopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopped. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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