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adjective

ˈlüpt How to pronounce looped (audio)
Definition of loopednext
as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol they were looped by the end of the party, so the host called a cab to take them home

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looped

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verb

past tense of loop
as in curled

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Recent Examples of looped
Adjective
The soft, looped fabric has been a fixture in showrooms and on social media for years now. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026 But now, the curious will be greeted by a short, looped video of Stone in a tight close-up, straining to smile and appear pleasant. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026 The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for looped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looped
  1. drunk
  2. curled
  3. drunken
  4. coiled
  5. fried
  6. spiraled
  7. wet
  8. circled
Adjective
  • The two meet cute at a deeply awful Toronto nightclub; Emma is trying to feel young and free, while Raiff’s character, an old soul in a twenty-something body, is taken by the somewhat older woman who is much more fun than his drunk buddies.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026
  • This is a very large question for such a small and humble (and drunk and comedic) literary advice column.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of drunk
Verb
  • The youngster was dispossessed but the ball fell to Mac Allister, who curled his effort into the top corner.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Bogusz settled a cross with his right foot at the corner of the 18-yard box, took a touch and curled a left-footed shot inside the far post.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of curled
Adjective
  • In true postmodern fashion, Fitzgerald gets a brief, drunken cameo, meeting Jack on an ocean liner.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The book had its share of wild parties, conspicuous consumption and drunken abandon.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of drunken
Verb
  • For the past 860,000 years, its shell has coiled almost exclusively to the right.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The lights dangled from white beams, their power cables coiled and hanging like tails.
    — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of coiled
Adjective
  • And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fried
Verb
  • Olsen certainly hurt those around him, too, growing up, especially as his addiction spiraled and his platonic, romantic and familial relationships fell apart.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • What began as a flirtatious game of truth or dare initiated by an unknown account quickly spiraled into extortion.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of spiraled
Adjective
  • Mosquitoes thrive in wet, warm conditions, and prefer to breed in pools of standing water, according to Justin Harbison, an associate professor at Loyola University of Chicago.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • In layman's terms, you are being paid to take the unlock that everyone already circled.
    — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The jumpship circled the fire while the spotter—a smokejumper who oversees the mission from the air—leaned out the door to assess it.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of circled

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