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Recent Examples of hoop
Towns also played with five fouls late, but Thibodeau rode with him down the stretch as the Pacers had no answer for him on the defensive end, either from distance or on drives to the hoop.
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Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
These are two middle-of-the-pack Eastern Conference teams still descending on Baltimore for an important night in women’s hoops locally.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
These stylish and versatile hoops are adorned with 34 Swarovski crystals for added sparkle.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
The star added some sparkle with diamond hoop earrings and a sparkly purse.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
These are two middle-of-the-pack Eastern Conference teams still descending on Baltimore for an important night in women’s hoops locally.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
These stylish and versatile hoops are adorned with 34 Swarovski crystals for added sparkle.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
The star added some sparkle with diamond hoop earrings and a sparkly purse.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
Noun
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Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Ripley and Bliss were among the final two to climb the ladder, but Naomi came into the ring and disrupted their momentum.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Alderman in a Las Vegas casino deal, and argues that he was engaged in a Hollywood jewelry-heist ring.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Sales of the title grew dramatically, and this week the Grammy winner’s latest full-length returns to multiple rankings and even brings the band back to the top spot on one tally in the United Kingdom.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Performing with her live band, King Princess, a.k.a.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Sitting in a duck-duck-goose circle, on top of colorful blankets, were citizens tall and short, young and slightly older—all with one common denominator.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Couches and chairs were arranged in a circle with a smattering of throw rugs at the center.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Discount stores such as Dollar General tend to gain during periods of economic strain as shoppers tighten their belts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Spencer Platt | Getty Images More meals at home could mean people are eating out less, showing Americans tightening their belts.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The Stars eked out a seven-game win against the Colorado Avalanche to advance out of the first round, then took down the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets in six games in Round 2 before falling to the Oilers for a second-straight year.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Nadal improves to 38-1 at Roland Garros, with the only loss to Soderling in the fourth round a year ago. 2011 — The Bowl Championship Series strips USC of its 2004 title, leaving that season without a BCS champion.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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