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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Davis said upon completion in 2027, the loop will offer at least 20 stations built across the city, claiming passengers can arrive at any stop in ten minutes or less.
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Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
One of the only people kept in the loop about her grand reveal was Danielle, with whom Brigette launched fashion brand Phe Phe in November.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Staying in the loop empowers you to make informed decisions regarding outdoor engagements during air quality alerts.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
Even if a major oil spill happened 100 miles from Florida’s coast, the loop current could bring it to the state’s shallows, said Tracey Sutton, the deepwater researcher.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
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Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
One of the only people kept in the loop about her grand reveal was Danielle, with whom Brigette launched fashion brand Phe Phe in November.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Staying in the loop empowers you to make informed decisions regarding outdoor engagements during air quality alerts.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
Even if a major oil spill happened 100 miles from Florida’s coast, the loop current could bring it to the state’s shallows, said Tracey Sutton, the deepwater researcher.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 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 7 Dec. 2025.
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