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Recent Examples of loops
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
The bottoms also have flat rivets at the back and watch pocket, single needle stitching construction, back darter risers, and three-point belt loops for a sleek look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Alarm bells sounding in forests and oceans In the Amazon, self-perpetuating feedback loops threaten the stability of the Earth’s largest rain forest, an ecosystem that influences global climate.
—Alexandra A Phillips, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Conversations can take the form of surveys, listening sessions, cross-functional working groups, or even informal feedback loops.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Other available devices include assistive listening devices and hearing loops, which are available in the IMAX and Universe Theater, as well as at some ticket windows.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
There are double-sided loops, a spatula, a thin carving blade, and a metal ball.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
The researchers found that cnidarians, ctenophores and placozoans (simple, flat animals with just a few cell types) possess a more complex genome architecture than the unicellular animals do, including chromatin loops that bring promoters and enhancers together.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Closing that gap requires deliberate loops that capture lessons from pilots, circulate them across the organization and feed them into leadership development.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Usually crafted from wool, the rug is made up of rows of popcorn-like loops and has a welcoming quality thanks to its soft texture.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
The bottoms also have flat rivets at the back and watch pocket, single needle stitching construction, back darter risers, and three-point belt loops for a sleek look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Alarm bells sounding in forests and oceans In the Amazon, self-perpetuating feedback loops threaten the stability of the Earth’s largest rain forest, an ecosystem that influences global climate.
—Alexandra A Phillips, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Conversations can take the form of surveys, listening sessions, cross-functional working groups, or even informal feedback loops.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Other available devices include assistive listening devices and hearing loops, which are available in the IMAX and Universe Theater, as well as at some ticket windows.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
There are double-sided loops, a spatula, a thin carving blade, and a metal ball.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
The researchers found that cnidarians, ctenophores and placozoans (simple, flat animals with just a few cell types) possess a more complex genome architecture than the unicellular animals do, including chromatin loops that bring promoters and enhancers together.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Closing that gap requires deliberate loops that capture lessons from pilots, circulate them across the organization and feed them into leadership development.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
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The British royal family member accessorized her look with gold earrings by English designer Daniella Draper — donning a pair of mini hoops with shamrock charms in gold, further augmenting the fall shades of her ensemble.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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O’Neal’s push into the entertainment space via Wasserman follows other hoops stars making significant forays into film and TV, including launching their own production banners.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The thriller centers on Yura Ivalu (Lambe), an ambitious Inuk multimedia artist who spirals out of control when an estranged childhood friend, Sesi Ilupaalik, played by Qaunaq, resurfaces.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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As the situation spirals out of control, the Blanco family must choose between survival and vengeance.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Over thirty bands took to the roads of Cambridge and Somerville Sunday for the annual HONK!—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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The most distinctive features are the bold black-and-white bands across the head and through the eyes, but the yellow beak and the unspotted gray breast are easy ways to confidently identify this dapper bird.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Berra, of course, earned a record 10 World Series rings — and won six of those titles as a visitor.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The radio rings were then confirmed by LOFAR, the Low Frequency Array of radio antennas across Western Europe and centered in The Netherlands.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet, as Team Ellison circles, the quick-footed WBD CEO supposedly has attracted the interest of Amazon and Netflix as potential buyers – or at least that’s the word on Warner Boulevard.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The route circles the Yucatán and connects the peninsula to the neighboring states of Chiapas and Tabasco.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The return to the runway of thin belts that define the silhouette, like Victoria Beckham’s.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Postural Changes and Musculoskeletal Disorders Wearing tight pants or belts regularly can put pressure on the skeletal system and nerves, potentially leading to misalignment of the pelvis and muscle imbalance over time.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During interview rounds when applicants showcase their skills through mini projects or tests, the executive values prospective hires who enhance their assignments with the tools.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Localized flash flooding will be a concern in areas that experience multiple rounds of heavy rain.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the example below, Ilkay Gundogan curves his run to prevent Alisson from passing back to Virgil van Dijk, while Victor Osimhen’s presence puts goalkeeper Alisson off passing to Ibrahima Konate or Dominik Szoboszlai.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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