1
as in ballistic
feeling or showing anger
when he saw what I'd done to his car, the other driver was hopping
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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
by the time we arrived at the club, the place was hopping
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3
as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
caring for six kids always keeps them hopping
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1
as in bouncing
to move with a light springing step
a rabbit hopped across the frozen grass
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2
as in jumping
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 hopping
Laura Johnston, cleveland, 14 Mar. 2022
But the hoppingest place to be is the locals-favorite The Mangy Moose, a cavernous, packed, two-level, two-bar building hung with license plates and a huge, well, ragged taxidermied moose.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2018
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The Easter Bunny is hopping into Great Mall Milpitas March 19-April 4 for photo ops and dance parties.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The town is home to nearly 10,000 year-round residents and millions of tourists, with a hopping, walkable apres scene and hotels and condos that neighbor cultural amenities, like the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 14 Mar. 2022
But the hoppingest place to be is the locals-favorite The Mangy Moose, a cavernous, packed, two-level, two-bar building hung with license plates and a huge, well, ragged taxidermied moose.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2018
Verb
The park hopping shift comes as Disney continues making updates to attractions and guest policies.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The Easter Bunny is hopping into Great Mall Milpitas March 19-April 4 for photo ops and dance parties.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopping
Adjective
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It’s made with durable ballistic nylon that gives the bag a sturdy, thick feel without weighing you down.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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The sixth pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of smuggling ballistic vests to the Colombian commandos hired by Intriago’s company, Counter Terrorist Unit Security, to execute the hit job, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Selling only in the Golden State at first will allow the company to learn from an engaged customer base, said Yamaguchi.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Later at a restaurant, the rest of the Clyburn clan is more engaged with their devices than conversing as a family.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each nail has a double circle design that sits at a different spot on each nail, creating movement and appearing as if the circles are bouncing from nail to nail.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In some ways, the Mets are jumping off the deep end in hiring Willard.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Manz claimed in court documents his smart watch recorded his heart rate jumping from 80 beats per minute to 95 per minute after eating the tacos with hot and spicy salsa.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Local bookstores were, at the time, folding en masse, and people were mad about the growing predominance of chain retail.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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Even conservatives are mad, writes columnist Anita Chabria.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ask the staff for a quieter room that ideally doesn’t face the main road; typical of the city, Admiralty Way is constantly busy, and in the rainy season heavy thunderstorms can be enough to wake one out of sleep—light sleepers will do well to pick a room that’s more internal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Davis played 686 snaps — a 298-snap increase from the previous season — and was diligent about his fitness and conditioning.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The same goes for diligent skin care.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Hopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopping. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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