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leaping
/ˈliːpɪŋ/
The word "leaping" often describes movements that are more powerful or sudden than simple jumping. When used as an adjective, it frequently describes things that move unpredictably or energetically, such as fire or water. Grammatically, this word can function as the present participle of the verb "leap" or as a standalone adjective to describe a noun.
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my heart is literally leaping out of my chest over this deadline.
stop spiraling and just grind it out.
Meanings
jumping a great distance or height, often with sudden energy.
"The salmon were leaping upstream to spawn."
springing over or across something in a single bound.
"She spent the afternoon leaping over the small garden fence."
characterized by jumping or springing movements.
"The leaping flames of the bonfire reached toward the night sky."