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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
The water, in a closed loop system, is pumped to the buildings of clients to produce fresh air. Francois De Beaupuy, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Visitors can browse books, research future projects, learn outdoor skills like pitching a tent or explore the library's one-mile loop trail. Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Verb
This allows the light to clear both filters, loop back, and gain power. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026 Agents continuously loop through tasks. Arun Ramakrishnan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for loop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
Noun
  • If you’re all set on shades, why not try a new belt from Madewell, some gold hoops from Jenny Bird, or a multi-pack of Polo Ralph Lauren tube socks?
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2026
  • After Peterson was taken by the Utah Jazz with the second overall pick, ESPN college hoops analyst Jay Bilas called him the most talented player in entire draft.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Starmer’s attempt to tackle Britain’s spiralling benefits bill was thwarted by his own MPs.
    Ian King, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • Pandoras box is now open in a way that only movies depicted, and the situation is already spiraling.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
    Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • The burger has been sold at Petco Park ever since, with the same recipe, despite the online conspiracy theory that its three onion rings represented the Dodgers’ three World Series championship rings this decade.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • These coiled, shelled relatives of squid and octopuses were abundant predators, hunting in the same waters as fish, turtles, sharks and extinct marine reptiles called plesiosaurs.
    Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
  • Receiving a ball punched out of Tunisia’s area, the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder took one touch to knock it into space, before coiling his diminutive frame behind a fierce shot that fizzed and curled into the net.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • The band played thousands of shows and sold more than 100 million records.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Night is falling in Altadena as bats circle, peacocks wail and photographer Kevin Cooley tries to capture what’s left of a tree.
    Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • Caglianone circled the bases for the sixth time in his last five games.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • At the end of his lesson, Blanck surprised him with a new replacement belt rack.
    Rina Nakano, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The machine’s no-slip, shock-absorbing belt provides a solid surface for balanced strides.
    Aaron Royce, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • The tracks where the train derailed are on a curving section of a bridge over the Grand Calumet River.
    Darius Johnson, CBS News, 25 June 2026

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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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