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Recent Examples of hoop
And the hoops wonks on the Grading The Week team are wondering if Nuggets management is kicking itself on a nightly basis for not giving Watson an extension before the start of the season.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
That 70’s Show A boho mini dress, sky-high platform heels, oversized gold hoops… for a city hall ceremony or something more casual, embrace shorter hemlines with a retro spin.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Nine difficult months spent waiting for the day to finally culminated Wednesday night with Arenas roaring into the lane, with just one defender standing between him and the hoop.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
This change reflects both a broader cultural shift toward gender equity in college athletics and the industry’s financial recalibration, as women’s college hoops has surged in popularity over that span.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
That 70’s Show A boho mini dress, sky-high platform heels, oversized gold hoops… for a city hall ceremony or something more casual, embrace shorter hemlines with a retro spin.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Nine difficult months spent waiting for the day to finally culminated Wednesday night with Arenas roaring into the lane, with just one defender standing between him and the hoop.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
This change reflects both a broader cultural shift toward gender equity in college athletics and the industry’s financial recalibration, as women’s college hoops has surged in popularity over that span.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
Noun
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This creates an uncomfortable loop.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The main changes occur on the upper, which swaps out the shoe’s usual ballistic nylon for a full-leather construction that extends to the lace loops, heel tabs and tongues.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Classic '90s placements Perhaps driven by the current ’90s and ’00s pop-culture renaissance—and all the cool, famous girlies on TikTok declaring the return of all things Y2K—belly-button rings and tongue piercings are embarking on their own comeback tour.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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So, soak it in, wrestling fans, because this could very well be the final week of AJ Styles’ in-ring career.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted by faculty, student ambassadors, and the Pali High band as families, alumni, and neighbors line the streets to welcome the campus back to life.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The report calls into question assumptions in many circles, including in the White House, that a Russian victory in Ukraine is inevitable and incoming.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pastrnak cruised above the circles, trying to buy time for someone to get open.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many see him as a live threat to Muratalla's belt, and a win would put him on the fast track Lomachenko blazed years ago.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Regina tightened the belt of her robe, as if to emphasize her sudden resolve.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The small round dish can be used for all sorts of culinary delights, from baking single-serve cakes to roasting garlic.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Video footage shows the officer, identified in court records from a prior incident as Jonathan Ross, fired three rounds at the car as Good started to drive away.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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