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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Humans in the Loop For sure, there’s a need to celebrate the human in the loop, and the inherent value of humanity.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The multi-axis driver in the loop simulators might look like just a very expensive video game, but these multimillion-dollar setups aren't about having fun.
—ArsTechnica, 24 May 2025
That will keep you in the loop as the early access program begins later this year.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
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—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The multi-axis driver in the loop simulators might look like just a very expensive video game, but these multimillion-dollar setups aren't about having fun.
—ArsTechnica, 24 May 2025
That will keep you in the loop as the early access program begins later this year.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Orbi learns from how posts perform across platforms like TikTok and YouTube, closing the loop between creation and distribution.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 21 May 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 12 Jun. 2025.
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