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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
Pink loops and prominences can appear around the edge of the moon. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Many have Chilean owners who are capitalizing on the surge in interest in Korean culture, and others play music videos with their quick changes and colorful shifts on loop. — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
Wear this style in your hair with a linen dress, tie it around your neck to elevate a simple tank, or loop it onto your bag for an easy accent. — Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 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 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
  • Some cards earn slightly higher rewards, but there are hoops to jump through.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Folks, there’s been hoops, there’s been hurdles, there’s been Kafkaesque bureaucracy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoop
Verb
  • Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has fallen to a record low — yet another sign that the Colorado River system is spiraling further into crisis.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The end of Forst’s tenure as GM follows the A’s dismissal of pitching coach Scott Emerson in mid-July as the 2026 season has spiraled out of control for the 45-70 A’s.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of spiral
Noun
  • The cushion cut cocktail rings give major Taylor energy, which is why they're beloved by Swifties and beyond.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While Zendaya has been out and about wearing rings on her wedding finger, this seems to be the first time that her husband has gone out in public with his band on full display.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ring
Verb
  • This species spends most of its time coiled around tree branches more than 30 meters (100 feet) high, descending during the night to prey on birds, small mammals, frogs, and other reptiles on the forest floor.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As management continues to prove themselves, multiples are coiled to go higher.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of coil
Noun
  • The local band leader Benjamin Washington was there, who Williams had not yet met.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The school back then had a solid curriculum and robust extracurricular offerings, including a world-class band that played for numerous dignitaries, which later in the century would include President Richard Nixon.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of band
Verb
  • On the day Tran was ambushed, the vehicle circled the area 16 times before the shooting, according to investigators.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The captain of a lobster diving boat, Steven Del Sol, told officials that his vessel was anchored off Fisher Island when Simpson's Conch-brand boat allegedly approached him at high speed and began circling his boat, the arrest affidavit said.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • Chanel and Kallmeyer showed us how to style the scarf as a belt; Stella McCartney, Ferragamo, and Heirlome presented different ways to wrap it around your neck.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Shields, undefeated at 18-0, is the heavy favorite despite being the challenger against Scott (5-1-1), who secured her belts last December.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of belt
Verb
  • Narrow-gauge railroad tracks curve gently up mountain slopes and through groves of the railroad’s namesake trees, now a backdrop for a scenic, one-hour journey back in time.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to other colubrids, this species possesses a Duvernoy’s gland—a venom gland located behind the eyes and connected by a tube to grooved, backward-curving teeth at the back of the upper jaw.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
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