hoop

as in loop
a circular strip made Christmas garlands from hoops of red and green construction paper

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Recent Examples of hoop Add simple gold hoops, block sandals and a straw purse to complete the look! Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025 During weekend one of Coachella 2025, the singer performed in an itty-bitty vintage Dolce & Gabbana look from 2000 and an array of Pandora jewelry, including hoop earrings decked out in her favorite shark tooth charm (the star was named the brand's new ambassador before her performance). Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 But this planet follows a unique trajectory—looping over the top and bottom of the star pair, more like a hula hoop being spun vertically rather than flat. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 That means clean white jeans, thick hoops, a pair of shades, and your favorite bag. Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hoop
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Noun
  • There’s trekking pole attachment loops, a stretchy outer pocket with room enough for a layer or rain jacket, and the combination of a roll-top closure, compression straps and full length side zip makes accessing everything super easy.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 May 2025
  • Build Feedback Loops That Invite Lived Experience Into Process Effective third space organizations build feedback loops that move in every direction—top down, bottom up, and laterally—with transparency, accountability, and storytelling at their core.
    Mary Hemphill, PhD, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Senators who may put their hat in the ring include Brian Schatz of Hawaii and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who hold other positions in Senate Democratic leadership, and Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, the top Democrat on the powerful Appropriations Committee.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The heavyweight champ of season 15 is back in the ring, ready to knock out the competition!
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While brides of the past opted for simple, nondescript engagement and wedding day jewelry—think diamond princess cut engagement rings and simple gold bands—more and more women are opting for unique accessories.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Young punks the Linda Lindas will also be on-hand for a special performance following the premiere of a new 4K restoration of the Japanese cult classic, Linda Linda Linda (which inspired the band’s name).
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The strong support helped sophomore Kendall Pemberton gut out a win in the circle.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
  • And so with perfect timing and wry irony, just as the unremovable blue circle turned up on billions of phones, WhatsApp quietly confirmed the solution.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Saturday’s card offers more than just Alvarez’s attempt at three belts.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Had Leeds failed to win promotion, this limit would have dropped to £39m, painting a stark picture of how much belts would have been tightened.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • On the strength of two fluke goals, and then three other ones, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Stars 5-1 on Saturday night to win Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup playoff series.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The company has reportedly raised $20 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
    CJ Haddad, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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