hoop

Definition of hoopnext
as in loop
a circular strip made Christmas garlands from hoops of red and green construction paper

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Recent Examples of hoop Her orange aviator sunglasses, large hoops, and blue hair clips are just the cherry on top. Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Encourage Dad To Move More Every Day Just 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, for example a brisk walk, a bike ride, shooting hoops with the kids, is one of the strongest predictors of a longer life. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are phenomenal as a gay couple forced to jump through hoops for their son’s new in-laws, played wonderfully by Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 June 2026 Defector is the place to go for all good hoop writing, au courant. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
Noun
  • Many of the residents moving to One, Two and Three Lights, inside the downtown loop around the Power & Light District, are relocating from outside Kansas City — often more than 75%, according to developer Cordish’s data.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • This connection between measurement and personalized learning then becomes a kind of positive feedback loop, where each feeds into the other.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
    Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • The burger has been sold at Petco Park ever since, with the same recipe, despite the online conspiracy theory that its three onion rings represented the Dodgers’ three World Series championship rings this decade.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • The band played thousands of shows and sold more than 100 million records.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The culmination of the event saw people filtering into the shore to create a circle of colorful surfboards dotted with flowers to toss into the ocean to honor ancestors, invoke healing and celebrate the relationship between Black people and the ocean.
    Gabrielle Gillette, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
  • But even as his social circle broadened, there was perhaps no one more influential on Greenspan than Ayn Rand.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Closure Most ankle weights have adjustable Velcro closures and are designed to work like an adjustable belt.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • Accessories — including sunglasses, belts and jewelry — remain a priority, alongside lightweight layering pieces and product that supports year-round dressing.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • As the knockout rounds of the World Cup begin, Fox and Telemundo can be crowned as two of the biggest winners off the field.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Spirits ran high for most of the night at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium as Austria and Algeria faced off, both on the verge of punching their tickets to the next round of the global tournament.
    Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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