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
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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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
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.
—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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopping
Adjective
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Proper's father also said his son had recently obtained camping gear, food, ballistic plates, a new shotgun, rifle, ammunition, magazines and plate carriers, the FBI said.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Its darkly comic opening chapters describe how the members of the Baltimore Gun Club find their ballistic talents surplus to requirements at the conclusion of the American Civil War (a conflict still ongoing as Verne wrote).—
Neil Oseman,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Christian Dashiell Published,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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More importantly, the entire team became more engaged, decisive and effective.—
Kent Merrell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Bungee jumping uses elastic rubber cords that create a vertical, bouncing effect, whereas rope jumping uses low-stretch climbing ropes that convert the fall into a horizontal, pendulum swing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Sticky skin glistened from a long day spent bouncing between stages, making every cool breeze feel like a small gift.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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So, that conversation was interesting given Adem’s diligent research and my memory.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Some information has been presented in court filings or uncovered by journalists and by one especially diligent state legislator, Anna Eskamani, from Orlando.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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“Hopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopping. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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