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Recent Examples of hoop
These billowy, cloud-like separates take on a boho-glam spin with gold bangles, chunky hoops, and a calf-hair bag.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Namira, whose dark hair had burgundy streaks, wore hoop earrings and a tangle of gold necklaces.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Two of them came against perimeter players who drove to the hoop but couldn’t speed past him.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Wear it with strappy sandals or sneakers and gold hoops for a chic, low-effort vibe.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Namira, whose dark hair had burgundy streaks, wore hoop earrings and a tangle of gold necklaces.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Two of them came against perimeter players who drove to the hoop but couldn’t speed past him.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Wear it with strappy sandals or sneakers and gold hoops for a chic, low-effort vibe.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Apollo 13's unplanned lunar loop sent it 248,655 miles (400,171 kilometers) from Earth, farther than any humans had ever gone before.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Mac Wilkins stepped into the discus ring that afternoon in a state of bewilderment.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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This bag is made of supple Italian suede (still suitable for spring and can totally handle summer) and features two interior pockets and a key-ring holder.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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To be considered eligible for induction, the artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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But for us Xennials and millennials in the crowd who remember the OG Warped Tour, the ska punk band’s set was a fun break from the more traditional Coachella fare.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both are Judiciary members and have long been discussed in GOP circles as contenders for the job.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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Frankie Iovanna dominated from the circle (complete game, 1 ER, 8 SO) and the batter’s box (double, 2 RBI) to pace Duxbury in a 5-1 nonleague win over NDA (H).—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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As to be expected for the franchise, the trailer includes livestock, tasers and people experiencing pain below the belt.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the time, the courier sought to eliminate all the manual scans done by pre-loaders who sort and move packages from the conveyor belt into delivery vehicles.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the first round of the country’s 2024 Presidential election, a far-right candidate, Călin Georgescu, who had campaigned largely on TikTok, scored a surprise upset; the result was annulled by Romania’s constitutional court and the election delayed.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The game ended up playing a role in where the Hawks would end up in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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