the loop
noun
: a group of people who know about or have influence or control over something
She wants to stay in the loop as these changes are being considered.
He claims that he was kept out of the loop when the decision to sell the company was being made.
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However, the families of the deceased claim they were left out of the loop and had no heads-up regarding any plans for a memorial.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The Loop Tour is named for the loop pedal Sheeran uses on stage to create his music.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
By removing human intuition from the loop, the AI created a perfect trust chain that scammers could exploit.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Gomez indicated that she is largely kept out of the loop by her Republican colleagues.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The Loop Tour is named for the loop pedal Sheeran uses on stage to create his music.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
By removing human intuition from the loop, the AI created a perfect trust chain that scammers could exploit.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Gomez indicated that she is largely kept out of the loop by her Republican colleagues.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the loop
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“The loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20loop. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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