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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
Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 3 May 2026
Hip-hop, banda and pop are at the forefront for shows happening this month.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The Hondius’ island hopping cruise The World Health Organization said Tuesday that MV Hondius left Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1 and visited Antarctica and several isolated islands.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Noun
After a group of glamorous bell hops brought out suitcases filled with silver flasks that were handed out to the audience.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 3 May 2026
Hip-hop, banda and pop are at the forefront for shows happening this month.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Verb
Why May is perfect for star-hopping Early May is ideal for going app-free.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The Hondius’ island hopping cruise The World Health Organization said Tuesday that MV Hondius left Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1 and visited Antarctica and several isolated islands.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
Noun
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The black box has been known as the Hex Theater and has already hosted several performances including the annual springtime Wesleyan student dance performance.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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This all sounds terrific, but the devil is in the dance.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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After seeing spot duty as a freshman, Blanco made a leap last season in her full year as a varsity starter.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The next step for the Bruins is more of a leap.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Verb
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That’s not a directive to skip screening.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shampoo relies on mild, sulfate-free cleansers and soothing ingredients like bisabolol and glycerin to cleanse without triggering dryness or sensitivity, while skipping fragrance entirely (a major win for reactive skin).—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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All five girls jumped off the couch, stampeded toward the apartment door, and tumbled into the building’s stairwell, stepping on each other’s heels.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The defensive spark plug somehow jumped higher than any Nuggets forward did for a rebound in Minneapolis last Thursday night, chest-thumping the glass at the top of his leap.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Last May, the Ghostbusters actress shared another rare glimpse of Vivian as the high schooler headed off to her prom.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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But his entire focus was on his upcoming graduation in June — especially his prom with his girlfriend, Gigi, his mother said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Junior third baseman Julianna Kouba bounced a two-run single through the right side of the infield in the top of the seventh to account for the winning margin for the North Stars.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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When Sassuolo suffered relegation in 2024, the club kept the team together and bounced straight back up under World Cup winner Fabio Grosso.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Ticket discounts end Wednesday, and full-price tickets will be on sale while supplies last, according to the festival website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Bentley and Kwedar will also develop a slate with up-and-coming filmmakers selected from the world’s top festivals and film schools.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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The commission's website says the Sargasso Sea is a 2 million square mile open ocean ecosystem, bounded by the circulating currents of the North Atlantic Gyre, one of five sea gyres which are geographic rotating currents.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Its southern limit is largely bounded by Golden Triangle Boulevard east of Interstate 35W and Big Fossil Creek west of the interstate.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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