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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
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Lace up your shoes or hop on a bike.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Workers hoping that the tide of job-hopping gains will turn in their favor might be waiting a while; so long as employers continue to limit hiring and workers stay put in their jobs, the situation will only get worse.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Bubela picks up a grounder off the hop and throws it to first for the out.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Lace up your shoes or hop on a bike.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Francis hopped to the stage and motioned to his co-producers, Fred Roos and Gray Frederickson, to give their speeches first.
—Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Workers hoping that the tide of job-hopping gains will turn in their favor might be waiting a while; so long as employers continue to limit hiring and workers stay put in their jobs, the situation will only get worse.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
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Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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It's only been a year and a half since the Lues became partners in the discipline of ice dance.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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End-of-game execution is the other thing that has to take a leap forward.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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After months of training inside the center and outside on the beach, the two men made significant leaps.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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By and large, boy kibble skips variety, without incorporating any veggies or sauce.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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Breakout voice skips the commentary Parnas, who describes himself as an independent reporter, had a breakout year in 2025.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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In California, annual sales of new light-duty zero-emission vehicles jumped 43% in 2022, according to the state’s Energy Commission.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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At the start of the war, many analysts had expected prices to jump this high, but most also assumed the key passageway would re-open relatively quickly, keeping the surge in prices relatively contained.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Organizers estimate the event started with about 1,500 new or gently worn prom dresses across a range of styles and sizes, as well as a smaller selection of suits and tuxedos, to pick from this year.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Those punishments included threats of losing prom or walking the stage at graduation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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Lutheran finished 13-12 last season and got bounced in the second round of the state playoffs.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mullin is friendly and well liked on the Hill, often seen (and heard) bouncing a rubber ball through the halls of Congress.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite major changes this year to timing and logistics, SXSW will again spotlight comedy and action films that other festivals don’t show, as well as be a hotbed for discovery of new talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The festival usually coincides with St Patrick’s Day — although not this year — and has become a showcase for Irish racing.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The flat charge for a ride from cab stands at O'Hare International Airport to downtown (defined as an area bounded by Cermak Road, Fullerton Avenue, Ashland Avenue, and Lake Michigan) or to McCormick Place would go from $24 to $30 per person.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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