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Recent Examples of hoops
In addition to the music, there will a food truck, climbing wall, bouncy balls and hula-hoops.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
For some local college hoops programs, this shouldn’t make much difference.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The Hoosiers appear first in Brendan Marks’ list of the men’s hoops teams going the hardest in the portal.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 5 May 2026
But after his year at Schwarzman, Li worked as chief of staff to Ming himself, who’d retired from hoops and was then Commissioner of the Chinese Basketball Association, the nation’s NBA.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Invariably, the conversation turns to Pat Kelsey’s work in the transfer portal, what’s going on with Kentucky and the fact that the Cards went 2-0 (in football and hoops) against the ‘Cats this past year.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The thing that stuck dagger after dagger into the hoops kids on the GTW crew was watching Minnesota in Game 6 — again, without Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu — seemingly beat the Nuggets to every 50-50 ball.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
These plastic or burlap cloths can be strung on hooks nailed into a structure, or draped over hoops or posts just above the plants.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
What one of the hoops legends said.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
For some local college hoops programs, this shouldn’t make much difference.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The Hoosiers appear first in Brendan Marks’ list of the men’s hoops teams going the hardest in the portal.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 5 May 2026
But after his year at Schwarzman, Li worked as chief of staff to Ming himself, who’d retired from hoops and was then Commissioner of the Chinese Basketball Association, the nation’s NBA.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Invariably, the conversation turns to Pat Kelsey’s work in the transfer portal, what’s going on with Kentucky and the fact that the Cards went 2-0 (in football and hoops) against the ‘Cats this past year.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The thing that stuck dagger after dagger into the hoops kids on the GTW crew was watching Minnesota in Game 6 — again, without Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu — seemingly beat the Nuggets to every 50-50 ball.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
These plastic or burlap cloths can be strung on hooks nailed into a structure, or draped over hoops or posts just above the plants.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
What one of the hoops legends said.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoops
Noun
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The crease-free ties are customizable for every hair type and style -- four loops for thick hair, two loops for regular ponytails or messy buns, and baby loops for braids or fine hair.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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For those looking to recreate Hudson’s look, this striped blouse rings similar — while the star’s contrasting colors include pink and blue, this blue-and-white version is an equally delicate design with the lighter hue at the forefront.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Highlights from the market included hand-appliquéd vests by Penny Singer; striking gold and gemstone bracelets by Kenneth Johnson; vibrant beadwork by Jovanna Poblano and Cole Forrest; geometric-pattern jackets by Pacha Arts; and sterling-silver rings by Cody Sanderson, among many others.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Center lids on jars and screw bands fingertip tight (just until resistance is met).—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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In the 1980s, an unprecedented number of Scottish bands became internationally popular, including Orange Juice, Big Country, The Blue Nile, and The Jesus and Mary Chain, who like the Cocteaus would go far with the combination of electric guitars, drum machines, and a ton of reverb.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Then move through the concentric circles one stage at a time.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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Menzin, then 34, was viewed in some circles as a rising star after ascending from intern to the front office.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Past attendees ranged from recent AFI graduates to directors and producers with features under their belts.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoops. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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