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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as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
caring for six kids always keeps them hopping
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as in bouncing
to move with a light springing step
a rabbit hopped across the frozen grass
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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.
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Alex Postman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2018
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Parlor Sports probably can’t hold more than 100 people, though my own bar-hopping days lead me to conclude that a heck of a lot more folks than that have piled in here to drink the beer and talk the talk while keeping an eye on one of the 15 flat screens.
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Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
16 June 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.
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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.
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Alex Postman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2018
Verb
According to the Galahad Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and information obtained from Quebec's Environment Ministry, the red kangaroo was seen hopping in open fields in the Montreal suburb of Boucherville.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Parlor Sports probably can’t hold more than 100 people, though my own bar-hopping days lead me to conclude that a heck of a lot more folks than that have piled in here to drink the beer and talk the talk while keeping an eye on one of the 15 flat screens.
—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The Choe Hyon destroyer, first unveiled in April last year, is equipped with anti-aircraft and anti-ship weapons and can carry nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles, KCNA said.
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However, Haaland made up for it quickly in the second half, and the crowd in New Jersey went ballistic for the Manchester City product.
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The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
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Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.
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For the fathers who have flocked to his page, his messages about continuing to show up as an engaged parent have clearly struck a chord.
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More importantly, the entire team became more engaged, decisive and effective.
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And now, after bouncing through multiple organizations since leaving the Phillies, Marte has found a new opportunity with the team’s in-state rival.
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Morocco couldn't hit a cross into the box cleanly, with the ball bouncing up and just off the crossbar over the goal in the 50th minute.
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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Nonprofit Kiss the Ground's latest survey reveals significant growth in regenerative agriculture awareness, jumping from 7% to 13% in a year, with one in four Americans now familiar with the term.
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Initially skeptical, Tom becomes increasingly paranoid after a sailor who got lost in the fog essentially goes mad, with his eyes turning white just before dying.
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Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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If there is a busy period during the day, let children know in advance and then follow through by setting aside time later to connect.
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Since then, Roberts, who will also manage the NL All-Star team, has appreciated how diligent Pages has remained in his routine.
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.
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“Hopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopping. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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