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Recent Examples of hoops
Ana Luisa Statement Earrings These bold blue marbled earrings are a splashy complement to a jewelry box full of gold and silver huggie hoops.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
Even without mixing and matching, simple gold hoops can offer a sleek and classy look that feels elevated and sophisticated enough for wearing to the office, celebrating milestones, and attending events without being distracting.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
Canes beat Syracuse but face long climb to CFP, Messi leads Inter Miami to playoff advance, Heat weather Spo’s house fire, Dolphins host Bills, champ Panthers struggling, college hoops underway and more.
—Greg Cote
november 9, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
That’s the first time ever in the history of the two storied hoops programs.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of the best gifts for 2-year-olds channel their excess energy into an active hobby, such as zooming around on their balance bike or shooting hoops at an adjustable basketball hoop.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Former Cleveland Cavaliers player and coach Damon Jones, who the feds say texted prolifically about his role in a sweeping gambling conspiracy, is pursuing a possible plea deal, the ex-hoops star said in his first appearance in Brooklyn Federal Court Thursday.
—John Annese, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Get the $150 bonus in NJ, WV, MI and PA by clicking here and use it across NBA Cup, NHL, college hoops, NCAAF and NFL Week 10.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The mother of two kept it minimal on the jewelry front, skipping a necklace and accessorizing with three small diamond hoops on each ear.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
Even without mixing and matching, simple gold hoops can offer a sleek and classy look that feels elevated and sophisticated enough for wearing to the office, celebrating milestones, and attending events without being distracting.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
Canes beat Syracuse but face long climb to CFP, Messi leads Inter Miami to playoff advance, Heat weather Spo’s house fire, Dolphins host Bills, champ Panthers struggling, college hoops underway and more.
—Greg Cote
november 9, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
That’s the first time ever in the history of the two storied hoops programs.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of the best gifts for 2-year-olds channel their excess energy into an active hobby, such as zooming around on their balance bike or shooting hoops at an adjustable basketball hoop.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Former Cleveland Cavaliers player and coach Damon Jones, who the feds say texted prolifically about his role in a sweeping gambling conspiracy, is pursuing a possible plea deal, the ex-hoops star said in his first appearance in Brooklyn Federal Court Thursday.
—John Annese, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Get the $150 bonus in NJ, WV, MI and PA by clicking here and use it across NBA Cup, NHL, college hoops, NCAAF and NFL Week 10.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The mother of two kept it minimal on the jewelry front, skipping a necklace and accessorizing with three small diamond hoops on each ear.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoops
Noun
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Originally commissioned for Queen Maria Cristina in the late 19th century, the tiara features upright diamond loops with white pearls at the center of each sinuous turn.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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In practice, these demos show neuromorphic AI achieving millisecond-range sensing and decision loops.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In a WarGames match, there are two rings side by side inside a large steel cage.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Transdermal patches, gels or rings deliver estrogen that is absorbed directly through the skin which research shows can lower the risk of blood clots.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most areas will see less than an inch of snow, though narrow bands may locally produce 1 to 2 inches.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Antone’s also means a lot to the city of Austin as just a 400-cap room that touring bands can play for the first time, sort of like the Troubadour or Bowery Ballroom.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What's really behind the baby bust The reasons Americans choose not to have children are hotly debated in academic circles, with many attributing America’s baby bust to shifting priorities and societal norms.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ankle circles Sit or stand and slowly draw large circles with your foot, moving from your ankle joint rather than your toes.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Residents who live in the snow belts should prepare for treacherous driving conditions and near-zero visibility at times through early Tuesday.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Chung specifically recommends gifting one of the statement belts for the holidays.—
Victoria Montalti,
Refinery29,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoops. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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