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Recent Examples of hoops
The city once posted signs announcing the iconic hoops would be moved without telling anyone.
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The rec center is kid heaven, with a mini golf course, movie theater, basketball hoops, rock wall, ping pong, cornhole, board games, foosball, Xbox and Wii video games, and even a wiffle ball diamond dubbed Sagamore Field.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
His father, Rick, an NBA journeyman, used to school his son in the rigors of hoops.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Despite playing just 14 games this postseason, the team has played a lot of hoops over the past few seasons.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Shelton Henderson was a problem for Missouri and Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, and there aren’t many wings in college hoops who can play with that kind of force.
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Outdoor basketball hoops anchor each end of the room.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In very hot climates, shade cloth hoops can be installed semi-permanently.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
The two Jayhawks newcomers, who were interviewed by reporter Krysten Peek on Wednesday at training camp, will have to settle for just a week of hoops together.
—Gary Bedore
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The rec center is kid heaven, with a mini golf course, movie theater, basketball hoops, rock wall, ping pong, cornhole, board games, foosball, Xbox and Wii video games, and even a wiffle ball diamond dubbed Sagamore Field.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
His father, Rick, an NBA journeyman, used to school his son in the rigors of hoops.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Despite playing just 14 games this postseason, the team has played a lot of hoops over the past few seasons.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Shelton Henderson was a problem for Missouri and Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, and there aren’t many wings in college hoops who can play with that kind of force.
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Outdoor basketball hoops anchor each end of the room.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In very hot climates, shade cloth hoops can be installed semi-permanently.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
The two Jayhawks newcomers, who were interviewed by reporter Krysten Peek on Wednesday at training camp, will have to settle for just a week of hoops together.
—Gary Bedore
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoops
Noun
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Visitors staying at Cedar Pass Campground (reservations required) or Sage Creek Campground can wake up to panoramic sunrise views and spend their days exploring scenic trails, wildlife loops, and overlooks carved into the park’s rugged terrain.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Robotic units integrated with barcode validation loops now incorporate computer vision models trained to classify pill shape, color, imprint, and packaging configuration.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Let the work breathe, then refine what rings true.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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In October, the feds announced a sweeping investigation into NBA point-shaving rings tied to the mafia.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Nearly 350 bands have already applied to play the event, which means Schwartz and his organizers have a lot of listening to do.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Unlike clunky acupressure bands or funky glasses, the Essence Essential Oil Nasal Diffusers are surprisingly discreet.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Swayne, a native of Reno, was well known in local cycling circles.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Pope Leo's statement is one of many debates being had in religious circles about the implications of AI and how parishioners should or should not engage with the rapidly growing technology.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This cover comes with a storage bag and multiple windproof belts to prevent your cover from going anywhere it isn’t supposed to.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Some people prefer to use money belts for cash.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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“Hoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoops. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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