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Recent Examples of hoops
Wear it with strappy sandals or sneakers and gold hoops for a chic, low-effort vibe.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Bass chuckled when asked about his elementary school hoops days.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
So, that’s something for football fanatics, hoops heads and soccer aficionados.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
In his first season of organized hoops, at 5 years old, Knueppel didn’t score.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, Malone was officially introduced as the new men’s hoops coach at North Carolina.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Is the school just not committing to hoops?
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The tour boasts 65 performers, from aerialists to acrobats to trick cyclists to people who dive through hoops.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines roster is a reflection of what college hoops looks like in the transfer-portal era.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Bass chuckled when asked about his elementary school hoops days.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
So, that’s something for football fanatics, hoops heads and soccer aficionados.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
In his first season of organized hoops, at 5 years old, Knueppel didn’t score.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, Malone was officially introduced as the new men’s hoops coach at North Carolina.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Is the school just not committing to hoops?
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The tour boasts 65 performers, from aerialists to acrobats to trick cyclists to people who dive through hoops.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines roster is a reflection of what college hoops looks like in the transfer-portal era.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoops
Noun
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Steer clear of addictive thought loops as the moon and Pluto unite.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Residents want credible expertise without enduring grueling commutes, inflexible scheduling, or slow referral loops.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her diamond and emerald earrings and rings—from the brand's signature Serpenti line—are worth over $100,000 combined.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Her independent fine jewelry line includes engagement rings, wedding bands, and one-of-a-kind stunners.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, royal weddings may still follow the tradition—the royal family’s website explains that Elizabeth received a 36-gram piece of 21-carat Welsh gold in 1981, which the crown jewelers can use to craft new bands today.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Garmin could launch a competitor to Whoop’s and Oura’s screenless fitness bands, according to a new patent filing.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The symptoms seemed so disparate, like distinct mugshots neatly pinned to an evidence board without any bold red strings or furious circles to show connection.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Allegations of inappropriate behavior by the congressman have been circulating on social media and in political circles for weeks.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors alleged that from January 2018 through April 2022, the couple repeatedly beat their children with belts, leaving welts and causing bleeding at their home in Crawford County, Wisconsin, News 8 Now reported.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their bodies were found close to one another in December 2010, bound with belts or tape and wrapped in burlap.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoops. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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