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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
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The powerful hip hop mogul was arrested in Manhattan in September 2024 and indicted in the Southern District of New York.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 12 May 2025
Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Bogaerts then proceeded to second when the ball hopped off the grass and kept going when the ball bounced off Adell’s glove and face.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Élan Dance Company holding showcase and auditions Élan Dance Company will present its 2025 showcase, featuring hip hop, jazz and ballet, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The powerful hip hop mogul was arrested in Manhattan in September 2024 and indicted in the Southern District of New York.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
Those prime seats offered her a rare opportunity: to be off her feet and catch her breath before hopping on a jet to her next high-profile affair.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Bogaerts then proceeded to second when the ball hopped off the grass and kept going when the ball bounced off Adell’s glove and face.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
Noun
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During the performance, Jordan gave Jen a lap dance, which became a point of contention between some of the women.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The subwoofer adds a bit of low-end extension and should be great for folks who want to use this system to fuel a dance party.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Consumer only just got used to the $70 increase from $60 a few years ago, and now this leap to $80, spearheaded by Nintendo and its Mario Kart World pricing, is irritating and exhausting when 4-5 games will now be the cost of an entire console by themselves.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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More than a decade ago, two young L’Oréal executives decided to leave their corporate positions and take the ultimate leap of faith by starting their own brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Instead of a college deferring an Early Decision applicant to the Regular Decision round, only to then waitlist them (this unfortunately happens), some schools are skipping the deferral and sending them directly to the waitlist.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The Times also soft-pedaled the introduction of the pope’s lineage by skipping a generation and attributing his Blackness to his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Louise Martínez.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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There’s plenty of video on social media showing hundreds of carp jumping into boats on various rivers, including the mighty Mississippi.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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At the song's crescendo, two of the men climb up on the edge of the fountain, and at least one jumps into the water as things comes to a dramatic close.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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For many Americans, attending a high school prom is a core memory.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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McGovern suggests reminding your teen that prom is just one night, not a measure of their worth as a human.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Lopez was making just his third career start after bouncing between Triple-A and MLB with the Tampa Bay Rays over the previous two seasons.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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Haliburton then retreated, took multiple steps back to the arc and threw up a prayer that bounced up in the air, causing the home crowd to erupt.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Greatest Hits reappears on one of the four lists on which it’s featured, bounding back onto the Official Albums Sales chart at No. 86.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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But exciting structures can emerge from pushing away from that single ideal and exploring, for example, postmodern architecture, where buildings can have aspects that are not strictly bounded by their function.—
Charlie Wood,
Quanta Magazine,
9 May 2025
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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