as in to hop
to move with a light springing step the dog raced off and then lolloped back with a large stick in its mouth

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Recent Examples of lollop In the foreground, two sea lions lollop up a beach toward the frame, while another looks over its shoulder, apprehending, with what one imagines would be no small horror, that a killer whale has just exploded out of the Atlantic breakers behind them. Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2022
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  • Later that afternoon, the trio will hop onto the festival’s large main stage, their melodies radiating out into the towering box canyon surrounding the town.
    Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2025
  • Bradley’s dog often hops into the vehicle, a Vons employee named Elvis comes out for a smoke break, and others come and go.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
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  • Amazon $350 Target Sony’s hallowed WH-1000XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) headphones have been bouncing up and down in price since the XM5 was released.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
  • Choi sees a larger change coming to smartphones in the future that involves relying on AI agents to accomplish tasks, like watching a movie, sharing a recipe or booking a vacation, instead of bouncing between apps.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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  • Most experts recommend skipping lead paint removal and instead opting for encapsulation, so your safest bet may be to score the paint enough to open the window without removing it altogether.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
  • Young people are most inclined to DIY, with about 2 in 3 Gen Z and Millennial homeowners skipping professional help to save money.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 11 July 2025

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“Lollop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lollop. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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