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hoop

noun

ˈhüp

Definition of 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 Get ready for some major 3-on-3 basketball action, South Bay hoops fans, because Slam Jose is coming to San Jose. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Inspired by his personal experiences and a book about basketball culture, Jimerson set out to begin the first qualitative academic research on pickup hoops, examining games in suburban Chicago and West Lafayette, Ind. — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The actress continued to sport her gold hoop earrings and replaced her pointed-toe pumps with a playful peep-toe set. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 From the aeroscreen to the roll hoop to side-impact structures, the new car seamlessly integrates recent safety and design advancements into its core architecture. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoop

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Noun

Here's where autonomy stops being binary and starts being a loop.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The French container shipping firm had previously trialed Europe-Asia FAL3 loops late last year before rerouting them back around the Cape starting in January.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of loop

Noun

The cushion cut cocktail rings give major Taylor energy, which is why they're beloved by Swifties and beyond.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
While Zendaya has been out and about wearing rings on her wedding finger, this seems to be the first time that her husband has gone out in public with his band on full display.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of ring

Noun

The local band leader Benjamin Washington was there, who Williams had not yet met.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
The school back then had a solid curriculum and robust extracurricular offerings, including a world-class band that played for numerous dignitaries, which later in the century would include President Richard Nixon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of band

Noun

Chanel and Kallmeyer showed us how to style the scarf as a belt; Stella McCartney, Ferragamo, and Heirlome presented different ways to wrap it around your neck.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Shields, undefeated at 18-0, is the heavy favorite despite being the challenger against Scott (5-1-1), who secured her belts last December.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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