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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
There were the arrests of tearful and screaming immigrants, captured on video and played on endless loops across social media. ABC News, 28 May 2026 The tight braids trailed over the left of her head before forming a double loop and running back toward the forest of curls behind her. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Verb
If everything checks out, the service module’s main engine will fire Thursday evening to send the crew on a trajectory that will loop them around the Moon. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 Rather, Orion will loop around the moon's far side this evening in a history-making flyby. Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
Noun
  • Illinois forces workers to jump through expensive, excessive regulatory hoops that are not only virtually unnecessary but also perpetuate income inequality.
    Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • Stan Kroenke and Josh Kroenke are hoops, football and soccer guys first.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Recently, Bailey has collaborated with hair architect Fesa Nu, parading a myriad of sculptural styles like spiraling braid extensions and spiky buns.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • Drone video shows the massive damage left behind after police say an argument between a husband and wife spiraled out of control.
    Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • With room for about 5,000 spectators across the octagon ring, the sprawling setup resembles a large-scale concert production as much as a traditional UFC arena.
    Mike Stunson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • The open-air market forms a pedestrian-only ring around the foot of the Acropolis and has served as a gathering point for locals and travelers for thousands of years.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Their hair was held back in a low bun and coiled in exactly the same way, and their blue eyes were darkly lined, that intensity counteracted with their matching rosy lip look.
    Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
  • Unlike straighter hair types, afro hair often has a curved or coiled structure not only above the scalp but also beneath the skin, which means every stage of the procedure must be planned with exceptional care and technical precision.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Isis Petrie Williams, president of Haddon Township Pride, said that the 2,000 to 3,000 people in the parade will include local high school marching bands, youth sports teams and many people passing out candy.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • In order to finish their second album, the band takes up residence in a creaky old house in the British countryside.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Now imagine deploying extra cash on every dip (circled above).
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • They're laid, each fall, in ephemeral ponds; on dry mounds, like the one Dahrouge is circling, that should be inundated by winter's rains.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • More home games under the belt after the men’s World Cup break offer a chance to better learn how to do so in a more comfortable environment.
    Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
  • Unlike gas cars, electric vehicles do not need oil changes, oil filter replacements, new spark plugs, timing belt fixes, transmission fluid changes and exhaust system repairs.
    Danny Smith, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Starodubtseva then curved a backhand of her own to break the sideline and send Rybakina almost into the crowd.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • Gaming Monitor Deals This 32-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor features a steep, immersive 1000R curvature matching the human field of view.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026

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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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