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Definition of loopnext
as in hoop
a circular strip cut the paper into narrow strips, and then paste those into loops

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verb

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Recent Examples of loop
Noun
While all of that is devastating, what honestly threw me for a loop was the rise of Mean Girl Angel Massie. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2026 Clinicians say this feedback loop can deepen delusions in susceptible individuals. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Pass the first junction with Made in the Shade, but hang a right at the second to loop back. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025 The two craft will loop around it for about a year and then slingshot back toward Earth on their way to Mars. Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
Noun
  • Some of the best gifts for 2-year-olds channel their excess energy into an active hobby, such as zooming around on their balance bike or shooting hoops at an adjustable basketball hoop.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The mother of two kept it minimal on the jewelry front, skipping a necklace and accessorizing with three small diamond hoops on each ear.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • That loss has spiraled into four more, due in part to the season-ending injury to quarterback Drew Allar in the team’s game against Northwestern.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • No matter what stage in life, a parent’s disapproving action or comment can send an adult child spiraling down a vortex of negative feelings and self-doubt.
    Lynda Lin Grigsby, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.
    Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The resort's Instagram post features a clip of the moment, capturing Van Camp's shocked reaction to dropping the ring.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.
    Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.
    Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • During this time frame, a narrow, intense lake-effect snow band, only about 10 miles wide, will be capable of thunder, wind gusts near 35 mph and near-zero visibility at its peak.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honored bands like Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The agent who had circled around the passenger side can be seen on the driver's side, returning his gun to his holster.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • So instead, to keep costs down and power up, the Starcloud satellite flies what is known as a dawn-dusk sun-synchronous orbit, circling the planet at a near vertical 83° angle that carries it over the poles and keeps it almost constantly exposed to the sun.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Prior to his firing earlier this week, Harbaugh coached the Baltimore Ravens for 18 seasons, accumulating a regular season record of 180-113 record with 13 postseason wins under his belt, including Super Bowl XLVII.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • It’s filled to the brim with their most popular wares including leggings, sports bras, belt bags, and more.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The 25-year-old’s redemption arc continued to curve at Newcastle United on Wednesday night.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026

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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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