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Recent Examples of loops
Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The thumb loops helped keep the sleeves anchored and prevented the shirt from riding up during swimming and mobility drills.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The report also cites xAI co-founder Jimmy Ba, who suggests recursive self-improvement loops—where AI autonomously upgrades its own capabilities—could emerge as early as the first half of 2027.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The jazz polymath wrote, played, produced, and mixed everything on his new solo album, weaving overlapping loops and knotty counterpoints into a dynamic suite of interconnected pieces.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
These closed loops create a more durable, sturdy surface that doesn’t wear as easily as cut pile carpet.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Formed by vocalist Harry Hanson and synth player Greg Lonsdale in 2021, the band is setting itself apart from any typical rock snorefest with snarky lyricism, compelling production and fresh electronic loops.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
According to cognitive psychologists, thought traps can create negative feedback loops that lead us to draw negative conclusions.
—Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, certain habits that might seem helpful only reinforce anxious thought loops over time.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
Tab top curtains include fabric loops that slide over the rod, leaving it partially visible and forming soft, relaxed folds.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The thumb loops helped keep the sleeves anchored and prevented the shirt from riding up during swimming and mobility drills.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The report also cites xAI co-founder Jimmy Ba, who suggests recursive self-improvement loops—where AI autonomously upgrades its own capabilities—could emerge as early as the first half of 2027.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The jazz polymath wrote, played, produced, and mixed everything on his new solo album, weaving overlapping loops and knotty counterpoints into a dynamic suite of interconnected pieces.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
These closed loops create a more durable, sturdy surface that doesn’t wear as easily as cut pile carpet.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Formed by vocalist Harry Hanson and synth player Greg Lonsdale in 2021, the band is setting itself apart from any typical rock snorefest with snarky lyricism, compelling production and fresh electronic loops.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
According to cognitive psychologists, thought traps can create negative feedback loops that lead us to draw negative conclusions.
—Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, certain habits that might seem helpful only reinforce anxious thought loops over time.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
Noun
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The two games Sunday at SDSU should be a spectacle for hoops lovers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Pitino is third in college hoops history with 914 career victories, and Self is 12th with 855.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inspired by true events, The Exiles will tell the story of a desperate Westerner who pursues greener pastures in Asia, instead finding greed, rivalry and ego that ultimately spirals into a shocking murder.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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That is, at least until life spirals you into the next higher tier of the lesson.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Post-punk bands face few gauntlets as arduous as the slow song, and Landowner challenge themselves to traverse three of them.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Add in 30 minutes of strength training two or three times a week, such as lifting weights or using resistance bands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are 96 improved campsites with 50/30/20-amp electrical service, water access, parking pads and fire rings, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Showstopping cocktail rings make any look feel special.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Anthony Arceneaux, who owns the spot with his wife, Jennifer, circles the room in a white cowboy hat, shaking hands like a Presidential candidate.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Amazomania really circles around that.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Using accessories, like belts, charms, or silk scarves, as a way to accentuate the waistband is a great layering trick that will give interest without adding too much volume.—
Dino Bonačić,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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Offerings include an Xbox console with 13 games, a lawnmower, Gucci wallets and belts and nine different varieties of chainsaws.—
Saul Pink,
San Antonio Express-News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Although the precipitation may be on the light side, very welcome rain and mountain snow will be common across the Intermountain West with multiple rounds through the week.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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For now, investigators are focused on pinpointing where the bones originally came from — a question that could take additional rounds of analysis to answer.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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