LOOPING Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

looping 1 of 2

adjective

as in spiral

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verb

present participle of loop

as in coiling

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straightening

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Recent Examples of looping

Adjective

BepiColombo launched in October 2018 and took a long, looping and highly circuitous route toward Mercury our solar system's innermost planet. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The 35-year-old missed with a looping, 72-mph curveball on the first pitch in their third matchup. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 Australian singer-songwriter Tash Sultana presented an emotional and powerful mid-afternoon set with soaring guitar solos and vocals, live looping and musical dexterity that left the audience stunned in the best way possible. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 The main performance is scheduled to include aerial acrobatics, bondage, burlesque and drag performers from groups such as The Dragonettes, AKArts Collective and others with hypnotic live looping and vocal music from Morgan Sorne. — Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026 Tight baseline battles, pressure from Shelton and counterattacks from Ruud, using the violent topspin of those big looping forehands. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026 Maggie Daley Park Chicago The quarter-mile outdoor skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park—with 27,500 feet of ice surface—is a looping path with slight elevation changes that curves past pine trees, a rock climbing wall, and a gorgeous city view. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026 But tops aren’t the only clothing item that’s made from inter-looping yarn. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 Launched in February 2020, the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter has been following a looping path around the Sun. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looping

Adjective

In addition to the campaign, PEOPLE has an exclusive look behind the scenes as Ann Michael and Chang work to create the perfect spiral loaf.

— Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
The second was from 2014, tucked inside a spiral notebook under a couch cushion and consisting of only four pages.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of spiral

Verb

In addition to data on coiling direction from multiple species going back millions of years, the study incorporates insights from modern foram genetics and biology.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors The gold background is a spread of bold graphic lines, undulating shapes and coiling circular motifs, referencing the work of French artist, sculptor and designer Jean Dunand (1877–1942).

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of coiling

Adjective

Libfeld brought a massive, spiraling kudu horn to practice with at a recent Torat Emet shofar class.

— Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Aside from a spiraling Wanda, there was also an onslaught of high-profile cameos, which almost felt like fandom wish fulfillment designed to keep us entertained when Wanda wasn’t around.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of spiraling

Verb

After reporting that a number of talent agents were circling the AI actress for representation, the story quickly sparked a global debate and firmly put Zurich at the forefront of the conversation.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
For now, Hubble is still circling Earth, continuing to turn those seemingly ordinary trips around our planet into extraordinary views of the universe.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of circling

Adjective

Another highlight is the custom leather ceiling in the owner’s suite, which showcases a swirling pattern like a lollipop’s.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Set a timer for two to five minutes and write freely, with no structure or polish required, to give swirling thoughts somewhere to land.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of swirling

Verb

The unintended effect of low-density construction, restrictive zoning, and curving roads is a staggering increase in the distance between destinations.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Eichler’s micro-neighborhood, spread over a high ridge near the geographic center of the city and overlooking Glen Canyon Park, is mostly composed of compact lots along curving streets.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of curving

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