hoops

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

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Recent Examples of hoops College hoops fans are in for an outstanding Sunday afternoon of action. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025 Many college hoops fans are familiar with KenPom, a website run by the independent analyst Ken Pomeroy. Tyler Foggatt, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025 That's the question plaguing many a hoops head. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025 With one exception — the men’s hoops Final Four, which has transitioned to indoor NFL-sized buildings. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025 Ball Arena, which seats 19,500 for basketball and approximately 18,000 for hockey, is on par with the capacity the NCAA currently prefers for its hoops regionals and the Frozen Four, Tolliver confirmed. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025 Which means he’s still getting used to watching epic, historic CSU hoops moments from a distance. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025 Pioneers men’s basketball remains the Thomas the Tank Engine of Division I men’s hoops, a bastion of confusion and delay. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025 And an even bigger one anytime the new AT&T spot featuring former Grandview girls hoops great Lauren Betts popped up. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
  • That statement is true when expanded to all genres, and not just the edgier end of the rock spectrum, as the superstars have moved more albums than most bands could ever dream of.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Most of us were in bands with each other, and other art projects.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • After defending the belts in 1995, Foreman vacated the titles and later retired for good in 1997.
    Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • After defending the belts in 1995, Foreman vacated the titles and later retired for good in 1997.
    Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025

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

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