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Recent Examples of loops
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Made of real leather adorned with a faux-raffia trim, throwing this belt around your pant loops or cinching the waist of a dress will automatically revamp your summer ensembles with little to no effort.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The sweeping Immelmann loops were named after a German pilot who used the distinctive flying maneuver in World War II.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
The missile flew northeast and then banked and began flying in loops for hours over the barren, frozen landscape.
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Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Chromatin loops are just one reason why a gene’s transcription depends on the shape and structure of the chromatin around it.
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Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
Classic detect-and-respond loops don’t get breathing room.
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Scott Alldridge,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Among the thermostat-like stabilizing feedback loops in Earth’s climate, the cycling of CO2 through the solid Earth is a major factor over timescales this long.
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Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Noun
Future updates tested the ability to upload videos or photos to inspire songs, in addition to using partial compositions, a cappella vocals, loops, and other audio uploads to create songs.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Made of real leather adorned with a faux-raffia trim, throwing this belt around your pant loops or cinching the waist of a dress will automatically revamp your summer ensembles with little to no effort.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The sweeping Immelmann loops were named after a German pilot who used the distinctive flying maneuver in World War II.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
The missile flew northeast and then banked and began flying in loops for hours over the barren, frozen landscape.
—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Chromatin loops are just one reason why a gene’s transcription depends on the shape and structure of the chromatin around it.
—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
Classic detect-and-respond loops don’t get breathing room.
—
Scott Alldridge,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Among the thermostat-like stabilizing feedback loops in Earth’s climate, the cycling of CO2 through the solid Earth is a major factor over timescales this long.
—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
Noun
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Encourage Dad To Move More Every Day Just 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, for example a brisk walk, a bike ride, shooting hoops with the kids, is one of the strongest predictors of a longer life.
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The hoops expert shared that and other pre-draft thoughts during a Thursday conference call with media.
Verb
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Al Pacino, in one of his most iconic roles, stars as Sonny Wortzik, a real-life bundle of raw nerves who attempts a bank robbery that quickly spirals out of control.
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The mothership series ended tragically for the show’s central character, Damson Idris’ Franklin Saint, who spirals into alcoholism after Teddy McDonald, played by Carter Hudson, is killed by Franklin’s mother (Cissy Saint).
Noun
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Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
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Participants were also given four elastic resistance bands and an adjustable step platform.
Verb
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Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.
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When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.
Noun
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Considerations when choosing swimming pool dive toys Design Popular designs for swimming pool dive toys include sticks, rings, balls with tails, and torpedoes.
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The Oscar-winning actress went mostly minimal with her Sheryl Lowe jewelry pieces, save for rings and a dainty earrings.
Verb
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The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.
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One of Geneva Lake's main attractions is the public walking path, which circles the entire lake for over 20 miles.
Noun
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With five seasons of Disney media training under their belts, the trio didn’t flinch.
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The company is most known for its Digit humanoid robot built to help warehouse and manufacturing employees with repetitive tasks like lifting boxes, stacking totes and moving items from other mobile robots onto conveyor belts.
Verb
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South Koreans closely follow in second place at 79 servings, while Thailand rounds out the top three at 58 servings annually per person.
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Top half of the bread rounds with onion (about 2 teaspoons each).
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“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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