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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
Studies like this, combined with the changes in the way tennis is played, contribute to a feedback loop. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Speaking of Tom Cruise, while shooting outdoors in Friday Harbor, Washington, production came to a halt because a plane kept flying overhead doing endless loop-de-loops. — Griffin Dunne, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
Every two hours, CosmoCube will loop around the lunar far side. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 Quite probably the whole incident doesn’t happen, and the Waymo has to loop around to get into that parking lot to get its passengers. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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
  • For decades, even after Swoopes’ sneaker debut, men’s hoops shoes were most popular.
    — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Trending merch mixed with traditional stuff like brass studs and hoops.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hoop
Verb
  • In mitigation, club sources point to the context of Johnson’s signing, alongside that of Jorgen Strand Larsen, at a time when Glasner’s disenchantment was spiralling.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • However, gripped by a spiraling demographic crisis, the countrygradually opened up to foreign workers as well as seeking more international tourists.
    — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of spiral
Noun
  • But the landscape at the top end of the pitch has shifted to such an extent that Kostoulas is in prime position to throw his hat into the ring for the No 9 shirt.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Doorbell rings, and Lisa sent food, sent baskets, sent gifts.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of ring
Verb
  • Paragloborotalia siakensis changed from mixed to left-handed coiling 15 million years ago.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
  • An alarmed individual may coil its body and open its mouth in an attempt to appear more intimidating.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of coil
Noun
  • The band cemented its place in Warped Tour history in 2004 and performed on Linkin Park’s traveling Projekt Revolution festival in 2007.
    — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This year marks the 25th anniversary of Is This It, the classic album by the Stokes, the rock band that turned the page from Gen X pop culture to something more distinctly millennial.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of band
Verb
  • Ohtani returned to the lineup Monday and felt something in his arm after a swing, circling his right arm afterward.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Kristin Hannah fans have another date to circle on their 2027 calendars.
    — Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • The returning athletes are generally 22 or 23 years old and have four years of college sports experience under their belts.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Six different Falcon 9 first stages now have more than 30 launches and landings under their belt, led by Booster 1067, which has flown a whopping 37 times.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of belt
Verb
  • The uppers dipped low at the sides, while the pump’s heel curved inward before widening slightly at its base.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The foreground object can warp the fabric of spacetime in such a way that the light's path is curved.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of curve

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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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