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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
Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Once hair and makeup are finished, Moretz and Harrison are joined by the close friends, Kiersey Clemons and Jessica Lucatorto, the latter of whom is also Harrison’s cousin, and the foursome hop into an SUV to head to the Louis Vuitton atelier.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Ward adjusted his route but not quickly enough to catch the ball, which one-hopped the wall for a bases-clearing double and a 3-0 A’s lead.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In addition to their selection of hops, the brewery also serves food.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Once hair and makeup are finished, Moretz and Harrison are joined by the close friends, Kiersey Clemons and Jessica Lucatorto, the latter of whom is also Harrison’s cousin, and the foursome hop into an SUV to head to the Louis Vuitton atelier.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
To hop on the bus and enjoy the rivalry.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Ward adjusted his route but not quickly enough to catch the ball, which one-hopped the wall for a bases-clearing double and a 3-0 A’s lead.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
Noun
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Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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While music can play on forever under the baton of a fresh conductor and dance can be handed down via choreographic records from one generation to the next, last night’s theatrical triumph can never be fully replicated.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Colombia makes a big leap this year, climbing from the fifth spot in 2024 to second place overall.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Is that enough to make a leap into the top half of the league?—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Significantly, one study showed, fewer residents were skipping medications and more were getting regular care for chronic illnesses in a region that has some of the nation’s highest rates of diseases – including cancer.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Extreme Heat Leads to Missed Doctor's Appointments Extreme heat or cold can lead people—especially older adults and those with chronic conditions—to skip primary care visits.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Huawei's market share in China jumped to 18% in the second quarter versus 15% in the same period last year, and the company is now the biggest smartphone vendor in China, Counterpoint Research data showed.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Whenever the boy went in for a meal, the girls would jump and attack.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Trevizo entered a plea of not guilty to both charges and was released pretrial, attending her prom but not her high school graduation ceremony.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Melissa Drexler gave birth to a baby while in a bathroom at her New Jersey high school prom in 1997, according to The New York Times.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite bouncing between Triple-A Omaha and the majors, Bowlan has consistently put together scoreless innings.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The legal battle over foreign aid has been long and complicated, bouncing to the Supreme Court and back over the last six months.—
Justin Jouvenal The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
9 Sep. 2025
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With technology growing by leaps and bounds every day, more and more tasks can be automated.—
Adam Coffey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Clairemont is bounded by Interstate 5 and Pacific Beach to the west, state Route 52 and University City to the north, Linda Vista to the south and Kearny Mesa to the east.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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