LOLLOPING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

lolloping

verb

present participle of lollop

as in hopping

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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The Italians have their evening passeggiata, and Spaniards practice the splendid art of the tapear, hopping from tapas joint to tapas joint in search of satisfaction and tipsiness.

— Gary Shteyngart, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
The researchers developed four main control policies for driving, wheelies and hopping, flipping, and jumping.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of hopping

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In a funny nod to The Great Escape, this Jason spends his solitary confinement bouncing a ball against the wall in defiance of his keepers.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Keep products from different stores in one cart Shopping online often means bouncing between websites.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of bouncing

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My ears strained for the telltale sound of a deer bounding away through the darkness.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Clear blue skies are hovering over the Pharmalot campus, where a cool breeze is wafting by and the official mascots are bounding about the grounds in search of critters.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of bounding

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While the precise location is still under wraps, the date has been set for June 11 next year, skipping once again Milan Fashion Week.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Without skipping a beat, the boys run outside, pick up colorful leather balls and launch into a juggling competition.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

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