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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
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Soak in the excellent flora at Sunken Gardens, then hop over to nearby beaches to see the sea life.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Mojan Gabbay, 50, lit a candle at the table honoring Iranian demonstrators, then walked across the patio to hop over an aluminum pan filled with burning tree bark, and smiled.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Her strongest strengths lie in her hip hop performances, where her natural rhythm, precision, and expressive creativity shine.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Soak in the excellent flora at Sunken Gardens, then hop over to nearby beaches to see the sea life.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kids can hop into the pool and dive for Easter eggs.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Mojan Gabbay, 50, lit a candle at the table honoring Iranian demonstrators, then walked across the patio to hop over an aluminum pan filled with burning tree bark, and smiled.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
Noun
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Rhode Island’s last dance was its only dance — a one-and-done appearance in 1996.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Calabrese family turned the weekend into a mini vacation, trading a warm and tropical destination for the big dance in rainy Philadelphia.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Learning supports such leaps, so let your pals remind you why fun is a blessing.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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But the film never takes the leap into seeing that thinking that way might be part of the problem.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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More travelers—especially return visitors—are skipping the rental car and leaning into the island’s native rhythm.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Echeverria said his family skipped Christmas and took months to recover financially.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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McCain helped the Thunder jump out to a 35-25 lead after the first quarter with a pair of 3-pointers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices cratered Monday, while Dow futures jumped.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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What color dress did Neal Begovich’s date wear to his senior prom?—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fast forward 16 years, and members are in hiding in a sanctuary city in the forests of Northern California while life goes on for everyone else in the form of proms and getting stoned.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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There’s a chance a scandal or unforeseen development might bounce one or more of the tenacious 10 out of the race.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner launched a 49-foot buzzer-beater that was literally halfway through the basket before bouncing out.—
Ryan Brennan
March 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Special late-night trains depart about an hour after each show on each day of the music festival.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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From the sweet and pungent Cipolla Rossa di Tropea festival in Ricadi to chestnut fairs in the mountains, these gatherings are a lively, delicious way to connect with the region’s culture and flavors.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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But also look at where Pelle Larsson was on that final play, raising his hands as if in victory when Durant’s shot bounded off the rim, instead of remaining in chase mode.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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The latter maintains an exuberant push-and-pull between Rushen’s electric piano, bounding with lightness and dexterity, and her classmate Bobby Bryant’s blaring tenor saxophone.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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