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noun

ˈlüp How to pronounce loop (audio)
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

as in to spiral

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Recent Examples of loop
Noun
An eclectic look into the past Ruidoso is situated along the Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway, an 84-mile loop named after one of the most infamous outlaws in American history. — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026 The entire primary loop, containing the reactor core, control mechanisms, and steam generation assemblies, is enclosed within a single cylindrical steel capsule. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Verb
Choose a spare sock and loop it at the end to secure, or choose a breathable piece of fabric such as cheesecloth or muslin to wrap around the bar soap. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Taylor later looped a single into center field to drive in a run in the fifth inning. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for loop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
  1. hoop
  2. spiral
  3. ring
  4. coil
  5. band
  6. circle
  7. belt
  8. curve
Noun
  • Choose from a mix of Sterling Forever's classics, including tennis bracelets and necklaces, pendant styles, studs, hoops and more accented with beautiful stone colors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • While that remains up in the air, there’s certainly more postseason hoops in store for KC.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of hoop
Verb
  • Already the spiraling cost of everyday necessities like groceries, prescriptions and gas have forced her to get by on a lot less.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • But wildfire detection is just one of multiple elements necessary to prevent blazes from spiraling out of control—fire agencies also need enough resources to manage ecosystems through prescribed burns and to put out unwanted fires.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of spiral
Noun
  • Gunther had very little time to celebrate before Cody Rhodes hit the ring and attacked him.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • For jewelry, a delicate gold watch, earrings, plus her Jessica McCormack engagement ring and wedding band.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of ring
Verb
  • Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • For example, a gardener may not see a snake coiled among the plants.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of coil
Noun
  • Georgia’s Okefenokee, meanwhile, sits in the subtropical climate band, where peat deposits are more scarce — and where most that do remain have been altered by humans.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • This is the first time that Nia has written an album with a live band performance in mind.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Definition of band
Verb
  • Apollo Global Management is reportedly circling a roughly $3 billion investment tied to the Steinbrenner family’s holding company, which controls the Yankees along with minority stakes in AC Milan, New York City FC, and Legends Hospitality.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • During the group stage, the team from tiny Curaçao, after a 7-1 loss to Germany, circled in prayer on the pitch.
    — the Monitor’s Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • The audience is a sea of cowboy hats, dinner-plate-sized belt buckles, and snakeskin boots.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
  • The organization had tightened its belt in recent years, stripping away some amenities and keeping departments on tight budgets to rebuild reserves.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of belt
Verb
  • But others could involve the light bouncing off walls, curving through the space or tracing wildly improbable detours before reaching its destination.
    — Aldo Romero, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • The large double flowers have a tropical appearance, with forward curving purple petals tipped in lime green.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of curve

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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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