hoop

Definition of hoopnext
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 There are various toys, like hoops to jump through for the dogs’ enjoyment. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 His hoop dreams faded in high school, but his artwork continues to feed off the obsession. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026 To blend in, leave big hoop earrings and statement necklaces at home. Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 Wear it with your favorite sneakers, layer it over a simple tee or tank top, or dress it up with hoop earrings and layered necklaces. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoop
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Noun
  • Leaders need human-in-the-loop checkpoints on the highest-leverage decisions—high-value quotes, customs classifications, contractual commitments—alongside mandatory audit logs and version control across all agent actions.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
  • Cloudy, reverberating bass mingles with sonorous, textural guitar loops courtesy of Mark Clifford, while Sarah Peacock’s spellbinding vocals ooze over the mix.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Styled by Jeanann Williams, Watts’ look was accessorized with Jessica McCormack jewelry, including crescent moon diamond and pearl earrings, an oval diamond eternity band and oval diamond custom ring.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
  • The Dark Knight Rises may be an overstuffed and thematically conflicted mess, but her Catwoman rings crystal clear.
    Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • The movie explores the band’s success and even introduces viewers to their head of security, Bill Bray (KeiLyn Durrel Jones).
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Wesley is a female eagle with a black leg band.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In her once-easy-to-navigate social circles, communication was often even harder.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The issue is moving beyond niche environmental circles and into mainstream public concern that crosses culture-war boundaries.
    Justin Zorn, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
  • Padded straps protect shoulders, and many have belts and snaps to help secure heavier loads.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • The Spurs announced about an hour before tipoff Sunday that Wembanyama could play in Game 4 of the team’s first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers after clearing the league’s concussion protocol.
    Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The biggest difference was the Montreal Canadiens entered Game 4 in the first round of the playoffs leading their series with the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 as opposed to being down 2-1 to the Washington Capitals almost exactly a year earlier.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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