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Recent Examples of hoop
Smith wore her hair in braids and accessorized with a lip piercing, sunglasses, and delicate hoop earrings.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
Balfe, meanwhile, opted for a custom silk gown by Louis Vuitton and a diamond necklace, eternity band, and signature Gypset hoop earrings by Jessica McCormack.
—Carly Witteman, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Tedd, who has worked in Carmel Valley for about 20 years running the Master Sports program at local recreation centers such as Carmel Valley and Pacific Highlands Ranch, had been interested in buying a portable basketball hoop and some canopies, but ended up buying a farmers market.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Young relative Matt Allocco is adding to the family’s hoops legacy in his own way on the court.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
Balfe, meanwhile, opted for a custom silk gown by Louis Vuitton and a diamond necklace, eternity band, and signature Gypset hoop earrings by Jessica McCormack.
—Carly Witteman, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Tedd, who has worked in Carmel Valley for about 20 years running the Master Sports program at local recreation centers such as Carmel Valley and Pacific Highlands Ranch, had been interested in buying a portable basketball hoop and some canopies, but ended up buying a farmers market.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Young relative Matt Allocco is adding to the family’s hoops legacy in his own way on the court.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
Noun
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This system is designed to operate only under proper authorization and keeps a human operator in the decision loop at all times.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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While the material isn’t traditional denim, thoughtful details—like real buttons, belt loops, and pockets—help sell the look.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His machine would cover the entire 3,834-meter circumference area of the ring.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Opting for ornate hardware and rings or adding a trim detail above the window—or to the fabric itself—can also help to give lighter curtains more substance.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dozens of people accompanied the funeral procession, many carrying black umbrellas on a sunny day and with a band playing Mexican regional music known as banda.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The two albums were recorded concurrently in Laurel Canyon with a band featuring guitarist David Garza, bassist Sebastian Steinberg, and keyboardist Tyler Chester, along with a revolving suite of drummers.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last month, the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s editor wrote that a recent job applicant withdrew from consideration for a reporting fellowship after discovering the position included filing notes to an AI writing tool instead of actually writing stories, touching off a heated debate in media circles.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Necas collected the puck after a MacKinnon shot, and sent it to Brent Burns in the left circle.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Style it with sneakers and a belt bag for a walking tour, then switch to dressier accessories for a night out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Moore, 24, is a rookie with only 48 NHL games under his belt.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Weiss took the recent Iranian protests seriously, asking staff during one morning call if the new round of protests could be the wave that topples the regime, leading to skepticism from some journalists in London.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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There are a lot of names on the draft board heading into April that could make sense with one of the two first-round picks.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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