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Recent Examples of loop
Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Slovak adds a chicken-scratch guitar that sounds like Nile Rodgers stuck in a psychotic loop.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The man, named Bawrgiyo Jaw, is possessed of a tremendous mandible, and the black tips of his spectacles loop over the tops of ears that enclose a full head of black hair.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The winner of The Boring Company’s Tunnel Vision Challenge could also be a pedestrian tunnel in San Antonio, at a site in Waco, a loop in the Woodlands Township near Houston or a tunnel in Bastrop, where The Boring Company has its headquarters.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Slovak adds a chicken-scratch guitar that sounds like Nile Rodgers stuck in a psychotic loop.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ultimately, the council decided to loop in the Historic Preservation Commission at a meeting in the near future to get its input.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The man, named Bawrgiyo Jaw, is possessed of a tremendous mandible, and the black tips of his spectacles loop over the tops of ears that enclose a full head of black hair.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
Noun
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How the Horns held off the Wolfpack Anyone who has watched the Longhorns are painfully aware of the palpitations and hoop sweats that come with this group.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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But this year, our hoops success just seems more significant, satisfying and special.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At a time when even the smallest disagreements can spiral out of control, Neighbors feels both hilariously absurd and surprisingly relatable.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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That has only contributed to the spiraling prices for goods that consumers have felt worldwide.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Grace’s victory has prompted a new contest for the high seat of the council, which comes with a nifty sigil ring and the ability to, for all intents and purposes, rule the world.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The symbolism in their designs has expanded beyond the horoscope and include Ayatul Kursi (The Throne Verse from the Quran), a Virgin Mary ring, pomegranate motifs for prosperity, Hamsa hands for protection, the evil eye to ward off negativity, and the elephant as a symbol of good fortune.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Overnight, the smoke coiled upward and gave way to acid rain that stained the city black.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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These widows were little sparrows and Ma Binney a hawk, her hair long and cloud white with the end of her braid coiled into the breast pocket of her jacket.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There had long been suspicion that musician Robert Del Naja of the band Massive Attack, who like Gunningham is from Bristol, might have been Banksy.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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That band would be the Gillyweeds.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some names, like Marist’s Kate Harpring and Wheeler’s Colben Landrew, were circled by many before the week began.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Almost seven years after starting to build out its broadband constellation in low Earth orbit, SpaceX now has more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites circling the planet.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jesús Domínguez pushes through thick brush lining a rugged mountainside with an AK-47 slung over his shoulder and a grenade fastened to his leather belt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa are set to remain Africa’s largest issuers, though South Africa — the continent’s biggest economy — is forecast to record the steepest decline in issuance as belt tightening and concessional funding ease financing needs.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The changes will close much of the park, including the Greek Theater, Central Promenade, and South Plaza of Civic Center, where big festivals often set up stages and vendors line the curving sidewalks.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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The sculptural creation hung from her neck like a necklace, before curving over her chest.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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