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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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Wright plays the overprotective mother Laura Sanderson in the Amazon Prime series, The Girlfriend, who spirals when her son Daniel (Laurie Davidson) brings home his new mysterious girlfriend Cherry (Olivia Cooke).—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Snelling acknowledged that Operation Midway Blitz has brought out strong feelings in many Chicagoans and said his officers’ main role was to make sure tense encounters don’t spiral out of control.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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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In the final moments of the ceremony, the comedian sported a cap emblazoned with Spinal Tap, the name of the fictional band that was the subject of Reiner's iconic 1984 mockumentaryThis Is Spinal Tap.—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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That band faces a similar situation as Mariachi Joya Azteca, with at least two major events canceled in 2025.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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 13 Jan. 2026.
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