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Recent Examples of hoop
The Pacers’ run could go down as a singular feat in the history of hoops.
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Sam Settleman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
On one of their last school days this year, Collins Academy High School students shot hoops at the Douglass Park basketball courts.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Move United Glenn Merry VIEW PROFILE Paralympians get the attention, but what about the everyday athlete with a disability who just wants to shoot some hoops or go for a neighborhood jog?
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
As with most such guarantees, there are exclusions and hoops to jump through for a claim, but it’s all laid out clearly.
—PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
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Sam Settleman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
On one of their last school days this year, Collins Academy High School students shot hoops at the Douglass Park basketball courts.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Move United Glenn Merry VIEW PROFILE Paralympians get the attention, but what about the everyday athlete with a disability who just wants to shoot some hoops or go for a neighborhood jog?
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
As with most such guarantees, there are exclusions and hoops to jump through for a claim, but it’s all laid out clearly.
—PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
Noun
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Others paid tribute to classic Americana, with patriotic flags waving through Levi’s or Wrangler denim belt loops.—
Amber Elliott,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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But rising import costs from tariffs have thrown her for a loop.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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There was a good technical reason for the move: the wireless charging ring required precise placement to work, and the logo was moved to sit in the center, to provide a visual assist.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Campfire therapy is simple: the idea is to use the fire ring’s healing and soothing benefits to help people open up while navigating trauma.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Scherzinger spoke to Billboard about filming the Netflix contest — where 50 musicians form six bands without ever seeing each other — alongside host AJ McLean, Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland and Payne.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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McCarthy believes that talking about metal with the students could lead them to writing music, starting bands, and going to concerts.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Tarte Shape Tape formula delivers full, flawless coverage that instantly brightens dark circles, blurs blemishes, and sculpts the face without feeling heavy.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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A couple of years ago, the tree collapsed, on account of disease, and now, amid birdsong and leaf-whisper, the concentric circles of stones, shifted by roots and overgrown with moss, have become a memorial to the organism that once supported them.—
Shauna Lyon,
New Yorker,
4 July 2025
Noun
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With a Stanley Cup already under his belt and a promising rookie season behind him, the young forward will look to build on his success and play an even bigger role in the Panthers’ pursuit to solidifying themselves as a South Florida sports dynasty.—
Kaitlyn Pohly
July 10,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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But perhaps with the experience under his belt — and a summer to try and add weight — Johansson can come back more ready to handle second-pair minutes for a full season.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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No other Jayhawks were projected to be taken in the first round; no second-round predictions were offered.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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John Tolkin had the first chance to win the shootout for the U.S. Keylor Navas knocked down his try in the fifth round.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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