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Recent Examples of loops
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The outside of the bag is decorated with studs and a hook and latch closure, and since it’s connected to a thin belt, it can actually be worn through the belt loops of your pants for extra security.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
They’re finished with a zip-and-button fly, five-pocket styling, and double criss-cross belt loops at the back.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
That meant documenting editorial workflows, designing distribution loops, and mapping team structures that could scale beyond day-to-day oversight.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
There were tape loops, which were all the communication between the flight controllers, and then there was a tape loop between the CapCom and Jim and Fred and Jack.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
This cooler, with its flat top and accessory loops, is also part of Dometic’s Recon system, which is optimized for compatibility, stackability, and packing into vehicles.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
In peer relationships, how should feedback loops work?
—Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Silvery twine loops form a scalloped garland.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The fine, curly patterns in the plume are better explained by winds rather than by the missile making loops.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The outside of the bag is decorated with studs and a hook and latch closure, and since it’s connected to a thin belt, it can actually be worn through the belt loops of your pants for extra security.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
They’re finished with a zip-and-button fly, five-pocket styling, and double criss-cross belt loops at the back.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
That meant documenting editorial workflows, designing distribution loops, and mapping team structures that could scale beyond day-to-day oversight.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
There were tape loops, which were all the communication between the flight controllers, and then there was a tape loop between the CapCom and Jim and Fred and Jack.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
This cooler, with its flat top and accessory loops, is also part of Dometic’s Recon system, which is optimized for compatibility, stackability, and packing into vehicles.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
In peer relationships, how should feedback loops work?
—Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Silvery twine loops form a scalloped garland.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
Noun
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On the legacy hoops front, Kobe Bryant’s line will grow with a performance shoe and another new take on the Air Force 1 Low, and the Air Jordan 11 will get the first of nine colorways releasing for its 30th anniversary.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That’s not to say expect to see a flood of former NBA players try to play college hoops.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 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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The festival will host free performances by regional and local bands on stages in Newport and Cincinnati.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The four-day festival features more than 115 rock, punk and metal bands, and its organizers bill it as the largest such event on the West Coast.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for glam and accessories, Jackson favored delicate rings, bracelet and dangle earrings in warm tones to augment her red dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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This risk applies to pills, patches, implants, vaginal rings and injections.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Against a palette of softly glitching synth, Zelda flute, and twittering mechanical birds, the song circles feelings of uncertainty about commitment, sacrifice, and choosing one’s true path.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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Over beers and homemade guac, lead guide Joy McCreary circles us up and asks everyone to state the important stuff—name, hometown, and favorite Dead tune—an icebreaker that also gives the band a list to work from.—
John Briley,
Outside,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keep your pick feeling fresh by switching up the styling with belts, sculptural jewelry, silk scarves, and tights.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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The suite display featured each day’s replica uniform colorways for Team Europe for both women and men — complete with accessories such as shoes and belts.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Demonstrators both for and against the National Guard deployment rallied outside the building, according to CNN affiliate KATU, whose crews reported seeing federal agents deploying multiple rounds of pepper balls, flash bangs and tear gas to clear streets.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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In April, Grier traded picks in the second, third and fourth rounds to Las Vegas in order to move up from 48th to 37th to pick Savaiinaea.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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