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adjective

ˈlüpt How to pronounce looped (audio)
Definition of loopednext
as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol they were looped by the end of the party, so the host called a cab to take them home

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looped

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verb

past tense of loop
as in curled

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Recent Examples of looped
Adjective
The soft, looped fabric has been a fixture in showrooms and on social media for years now. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026 But now, the curious will be greeted by a short, looped video of Stone in a tight close-up, straining to smile and appear pleasant. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026 The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for looped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looped
  1. drunk
  2. curled
  3. fried
  4. coiled
  5. drunken
  6. spiraled
  7. wet
  8. circled
Adjective
  • The victims’ families believe Trost, who had been returning from a restaurant when the crash occurred, was drunk at the time.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • These days, noisy, drunk, barely dressed visitors holiday hard in condos that have been converted into vacation rentals.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of drunk
Verb
  • The issues were printed on recycled paper, and because the house in Stromness flanked the port’s harbor, the constant wetness had slightly curled their pages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
  • Meg Stalter once again donned the bratty, curled wig of Mary Todd Lincoln last night, returning to her Broadway debut performance as the lead in Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary!
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
Definition of curled
Adjective
  • But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of fried
Verb
  • For example, a gardener may not see a snake coiled among the plants.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • As highlighted by the white circle on the chart, the MACD indicator is currently tightly coiled.
    — Nishant Pant, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of coiled
Adjective
  • Known as Hangover Noodles, the restaurant serves dishes from a diverse array of Southeast Asian cuisines, from curry and stir-fry to drunken noodles and pho, according to its website.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • With hooliganism rife in English soccer in the 1980s, a narrative blaming drunken, ticketless and rowdy Liverpool fans was created by police, and was only overturned by years of campaigning by victims’ families.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of drunken
Verb
  • The Zach Werenski situation spiraled into a vetoed trade to the Stars, then settled.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The actress entered treatment for the first time when Kaya was 4 months old after realizing her drinking had spiraled out of control.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of spiraled
Adjective
  • Adjust your watering schedule accordingly and if at all possible, just apply water to the base of the plant and avoid getting the foliage wet to discourage diseases.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Bathrooms, basements and other wet areas need plenty of ventilation to prevent mold and mildew.
    — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • During the group stage, the team from tiny Curaçao, after a 7-1 loss to Germany, circled in prayer on the pitch.
    — the Monitor’s Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026
  • While Babcock never coached in Columbus, many will probably have this date circled.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of circled

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