lolloped

verb

past tense of lollop
as in hopped
to move with a light springing step the dog raced off and then lolloped back with a large stick in its mouth

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lolloped
  1. hopped
  2. bounced
  3. bounded
Verb
  • Let it be known that DirecTV hopped on the flexible plan bandwagon before YouTube TV.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
  • Multiple candidates have already hopped into the race to replace him, though the process for nominating a new candidate remains largely unclear.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of hopped
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  • Two years ago, the Dodgers bounced the Padres in Game 5 of the NLDS.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Moments later the ball bounced to Lamine Yamal, who drilled a shot that was blocked.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of bounced
Verb
  • It is bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bounded
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“Lolloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lolloped. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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