lolloping

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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  • If your Mediterranean travel dreams mean hopping between postcard-perfect ports aboard a private yacht—without sacrificing luxury hotel comforts—Emerald Sakara just may be your answer.
    Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The dynamic is at its best when Judah glides over IsoKeys’ beats like two kids trying to be suave while hopping an MTA turnstile with one tap.
    Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
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  • Or spending a day bouncing in the waves on a Caribbean island or on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Shimmy’s talents shine brightest here, his cadence balancing the beat’s bouncing 808s against the sample’s breezy melodies.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • At 5-foot-9, Fery possesses a skill set perfectly suited for low-bounding grass.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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  • Gradually, though, dubby hand percussion rises up from the deep, and soon a truculent, alien-sounding riff and loping dancehall cadence spin the compass point back toward Batu’s Bristol.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • Got a perfect match from Chris Richards, the Afro-rocking defender with the long, loping strides, who was 83 for 83 on his passes.
    Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
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  • Brook actually recommends skipping volumizing sprays—which can make dense hair feel bulky—and instead smoothing a lightweight oil like Biolage All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil through the lengths for shine and frizz control.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This year, many travelers are skipping the country’s popular beach destinations in favor of places where their vacation budgets can stretch further.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Lolloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lolloping. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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