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Recent Examples of loop
Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2026
Clinicians say this feedback loop can deepen delusions in susceptible individuals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The two craft will loop around it for about a year and then slingshot back toward Earth on their way to Mars.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
While all of that is devastating, what honestly threw me for a loop was the rise of Mean Girl Angel Massie.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2026
Clinicians say this feedback loop can deepen delusions in susceptible individuals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Pass the first junction with Made in the Shade, but hang a right at the second to loop back.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The two craft will loop around it for about a year and then slingshot back toward Earth on their way to Mars.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
Noun
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Using his off hand, Brown spun the ball off the glass and through the hoop while Shead fouled him.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a close-up shot, Jenner showed a pair of classic gold hoop earrings, a subtle brown smoky eyeshadow, and a rose lipstick.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That loss has spiraled into four more, due in part to the season-ending injury to quarterback Drew Allar in the team’s game against Northwestern.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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No matter what stage in life, a parent’s disapproving action or comment can send an adult child spiraling down a vortex of negative feelings and self-doubt.—
Lynda Lin Grigsby,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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The resort's Instagram post features a clip of the moment, capturing Van Camp's shocked reaction to dropping the ring.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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During this time frame, a narrow, intense lake-effect snow band, only about 10 miles wide, will be capable of thunder, wind gusts near 35 mph and near-zero visibility at its peak.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honored bands like Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The agent who had circled around the passenger side can be seen on the driver's side, returning his gun to his holster.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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So instead, to keep costs down and power up, the Starcloud satellite flies what is known as a dawn-dusk sun-synchronous orbit, circling the planet at a near vertical 83° angle that carries it over the poles and keeps it almost constantly exposed to the sun.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Below, shop the best belt bag deals of the month before they’re gone for good.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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When activated, the feature prevents the driver from shifting out of park for 20 seconds or until their seat belt is buckled; on many models, that applies to a front seat passenger as well, whose belt must also be buckled before the driver can shift out of park.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The 25-year-old’s redemption arc continued to curve at Newcastle United on Wednesday night.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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