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as in dance
a social gathering for dancing
back in those days taking someone to the school hop was a big deal
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as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the frog hopped back into the pond the bus stopped, a lone passenger hopped on, and the driver continued on his way
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Recent Examples of hop
Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 July 2025
There was even more drama though as Kelly – with her unique run-up before her penalty, comprising of a hop and a jump – had her penalty saved but managed to tap home to clinch a dramatic win.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
At Brooklyn raves, adults hop around under neon lights with Labubus clipped to their belt loops.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Crops such as apples, almonds, walnuts and hops also could be threatened, according to a study published in the journal Communications Biology.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 July 2025
There was even more drama though as Kelly – with her unique run-up before her penalty, comprising of a hop and a jump – had her penalty saved but managed to tap home to clinch a dramatic win.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Verb
Advertisement On July 18, Johnson hopped into the back seat of his armored car for the brisk ride to the White House for the bill signing.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
At Brooklyn raves, adults hop around under neon lights with Labubus clipped to their belt loops.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
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With this latest stint at No. 1, Mayhem becomes Gaga’s third-longest-running leader on the dance albums tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There will be a vibrant showcase of ancient Peruvian textiles, pottery, music, song, and dance performances.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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But the Boise brand is about to take a leap to the next level.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Aug. 2025
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There are plenty of vacant houses of worship around the country, but there’s also a lot to consider before taking the leap (of faith).—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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First things first, players can skip the promo code.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Peter Thiel’s fellowship is offering young entrepreneurs $200,000 to skip or leave college and build their own billion-dollar startups.—
Muskaan Arshad,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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When is the right time to jump to firm conclusions about any player or any team?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Britain’s holdings jumped by $48.7 billion, the most since March 2023, to $858.1 billion.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
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This story was updated to add a video and a gallery from Southern High School's prom.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
3 July 2025
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Keisha’s prom was not as over the top, with her dress being sourced from downtown L.A., which is where a majority of young women purchase gowns for a fraction of the price.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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The challenge properly starts the next day, and basically immediately, the contestants who aren’t Jesus and Antonio start complaining about Jesus and Antonio, who are essentially working together at the same table, bouncing ideas off each other and swapping construction techniques.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Long wait times, endless tests and bouncing from one specialist to another while relaying the same lengthy medical history over and over.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Three design firms are vying to develop a master plan for the 80-plus acre area east of U.S. 31 and bounded by City Center Drive to the north, Congressional Drive to the east and south and Pennsylvania Street to the west.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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The notice alerts affordable housing developers registered with the state that the city intends to sell or lease its 1.4-acre property, which occupies the entire downtown block bounded by A Street, First Avenue, B Street and Front Street.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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