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as in dances
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 jumps
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 hops
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Rewild is the new West Coast pale ale, made with citra and centennial hops.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For years, the Freeride sat in this odd limbo – perfectly capable of short commutes and urban hops, but officially only limited to private trails and parks.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Thanks to cask beer manager Mason Swierenga, Wren’s pours are known for soft carbonation, live yeast, plush mouthfeel, and a slow pour that builds its own head—under the cask’s spell, hops and malts show different faces.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The history of Hofbräuhaus began in 1516, when the Beer Purity Law was enacted, stipulating that beer could be made only from barley, hops and water.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Many stouts lean bitter due to the hops, so only 8 ounces is needed for sufficient flavor (which nicely provides you with leftovers to drink while cooking, if desired).
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
From there, the mustached little man with the hops of Jordan has appeared in over 200 different video games, from go-kart races to golf games, RPGs to mobile endless runners.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Sappho and Hortensia are both brewed with traditional German hops and (unconventionally) whole leaf American grown hops.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Named for the interesting seed pods that resemble hops, it is related to American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), as both are members of the birch family, but where Hophornbeam prefers upland soils, Hornbeam prefers floodplains.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
We first encounter Anna, a bit of a hot mess who hops from one house-sitting gig to the next in New York City.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
In the third episode of Testaments, the series’ narration head hops from Agnes’s limited perspective to that of her Pearl Girl study buddy Daisy, who we’ve been led to believe is a Toronto runaway.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
In a new study published in March, a team of scientists from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium used conch hops to calculate just how much space an amorous herd of conch need to mate.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The brewery was founded in 1589 in Munich, and since then, Hofbräuhaus beer has been brewed in strict accordance with that law, using only water, barley malt and hops.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
As spring continues to make its attempt at remaining in the Sioux Falls area, Easter hops up with local egg hunts, basket giveaways, Easter candy and goodies and of course, the long-eared, fluffy holiday icon of the hour, the Easter Bunny.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 27 Mar. 2026
The 24-year-old had hops to put the finishing touches on the Lakers’ successful six-game trip.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Fragrant blue-green foliage is accented by unique flowers reminiscent of hops, with papery, rose-pink bracts draping the plant all summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Rewild is the new West Coast pale ale, made with citra and centennial hops.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For years, the Freeride sat in this odd limbo – perfectly capable of short commutes and urban hops, but officially only limited to private trails and parks.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Thanks to cask beer manager Mason Swierenga, Wren’s pours are known for soft carbonation, live yeast, plush mouthfeel, and a slow pour that builds its own head—under the cask’s spell, hops and malts show different faces.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The history of Hofbräuhaus began in 1516, when the Beer Purity Law was enacted, stipulating that beer could be made only from barley, hops and water.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Many stouts lean bitter due to the hops, so only 8 ounces is needed for sufficient flavor (which nicely provides you with leftovers to drink while cooking, if desired).
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
From there, the mustached little man with the hops of Jordan has appeared in over 200 different video games, from go-kart races to golf games, RPGs to mobile endless runners.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Sappho and Hortensia are both brewed with traditional German hops and (unconventionally) whole leaf American grown hops.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Alix Earle takes her shoes off and hops on a mechanical bull at the Whiskey River x SipMargs event in Nashville Tennessee on April 24.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Named for the interesting seed pods that resemble hops, it is related to American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), as both are members of the birch family, but where Hophornbeam prefers upland soils, Hornbeam prefers floodplains.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
We first encounter Anna, a bit of a hot mess who hops from one house-sitting gig to the next in New York City.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
In the third episode of Testaments, the series’ narration head hops from Agnes’s limited perspective to that of her Pearl Girl study buddy Daisy, who we’ve been led to believe is a Toronto runaway.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
In a new study published in March, a team of scientists from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium used conch hops to calculate just how much space an amorous herd of conch need to mate.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The brewery was founded in 1589 in Munich, and since then, Hofbräuhaus beer has been brewed in strict accordance with that law, using only water, barley malt and hops.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
As spring continues to make its attempt at remaining in the Sioux Falls area, Easter hops up with local egg hunts, basket giveaways, Easter candy and goodies and of course, the long-eared, fluffy holiday icon of the hour, the Easter Bunny.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 27 Mar. 2026
The 24-year-old had hops to put the finishing touches on the Lakers’ successful six-game trip.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hops
Noun
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On his most recent project, Cosa Nuestra, Rauw combines different eras and modern sounds with traditional rhythms and dances on a stage with a Broadway feel—this is something only Rauw can do.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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By the time prom approached, Bray had already made dresses for multiple school dances — but taking on a prom gown still felt like a leap.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Home prices and rents did jump – but those leaps were below national surges.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The island is enough, with its vegetable patches and firepit sheltered by dry walls at the island’s highest point; its rocky corners suitable for leaps into the sea that Antje has marked with little piles of stones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The older one bounces his Spalding off the brick walls; the younger one digs his fingers into the box of corn flakes for the plastic prize.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ulloa bounces between a linear, historical telling of the political, economic and racial shifts in the area and the personal accounts of five families from the region, including her own.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The main reason this position group jumps up so much is Georgia transfer Dominick Kelly, who provides key depth.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a viewer, your mind instantly jumps back to the pre-Jackson 5 brothers practicing in their living room in Gary, Indiana, in the 1960s.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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In a memo to the Board of Education last week, King outlined how a nonattendance day would have affected more than 200 schools, including events such AP testing, proms and senior nights.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fast forward 16 years, and members are in hiding in a sanctuary city in the forests of Northern California while life goes on for everyone else in the form of proms and getting stoned.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Notably, older moviegoers — a group that typically skips opening weekends — showed up in significant numbers.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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To save time, but still cook the bottom crust golden brown, this pie skips par-baking, but bakes on a preheated sheet tray.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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They are won or lost on the ability to come up with loose balls.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other projectiles, including pistol shot and lead musket balls, were also found.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Hops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hops. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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