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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
The film’s mix of musical swagger, YA melodrama, and winking world-building hit a nerve, turning its core cast into fixtures for a generation that grew up streaming the soundtrack on a loop. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 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
  • Look at Oprah who wore white-on-white jeans and a tank top with gold hoops for a polished, casual look.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Against Washington, whenever Kiki Iriafen got the ball in the post, Stokes was solid enough to stay between Iriafen and the hoop.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of hoop
Verb
  • Elsewhere, China already has dramatically decreased its oil imports—keeping prices from spiraling near record highs.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • The Federal Reserve needs to seriously consider raising rates at next week’s meeting as upside risks to inflation have the potential to spiral out of control.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Definition of spiral
Noun
  • My full start-time and ring-walk breakdown has the finer timing.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • The sound of at least a dozen shots rings out from what appear to be several different locations.
    — Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 24 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
  • The width of the band and the level at which it is centered were left unchanged.
    — Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • Higher amounts are possible in locations that are hit with several rounds of rain, and in spots where bands of rain slow down or stall out for multiple hours, leading to more serious flooding impacts.
    — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of band
Verb
  • The Chinese ship circled the Philippine vessel continuously, as its water cannon hit the ship.
    — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The already wire-thin line between mother and owner threatens to snap as the saga rages on, and still, Corsini calmly invites you to circle his story’s chaotic cage from every possible angle.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • And both will fit in your pocket without needing a belt to keep your pants up.
    — Joe Salas July 26, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • Knight brought both belts into the ring, distracting the referee by throwing the world title in the ring.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of belt
Verb
  • Prosecutors said the road curved, and Garcia drove off the road down an embankment and hit a tree going 101 mph.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • White embroidery curved across the shoulders, while rows of wavy trim followed the skirt’s seams.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of curve

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