loops 1 of 2

noun

plural of loop
as in hoops
a circular strip cut the paper into narrow strips, and then paste those into loops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of loop
as in spirals

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Recent Examples of loops
Noun
Once joined, the robots can form different configurations, including chains, loops, and branching structures. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026 Not every outfit has belt loops, which is where the Allgawise Hidden Clip Stash Travel Belt comes in. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026 Use it as a standalone quilt or easily tuck it into your favorite duvet cover thanks to convenient corner loops that keep it securely in place. — Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2026 The engravings include 55 animal figures such as horses, deer and at least one bear, as well as less recognizable forms, such as parallel lines and an unusual group of loops. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2026 That material is rendered in a plum color on the Guide Tennie, which is complimented by purple and orange pull loops on the tongue and heel, as well as a marine blue lining and laces. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 Training, communication and genuine feedback loops are what separate adoption from chaos, making change management well worth the investment. — Scott Francis, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The feedback loops that used to tell a young person their effort mattered have been quietly disconnected. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026 Rhythms lapse into funky half time for a moment, then get sucked back into warp speed; loops bounce and jitter across the stereo field. — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
  1. hoops
  2. spirals
  3. bands
  4. coils
  5. rings
  6. circles
  7. belts
  8. rounds
Noun
  • Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where the LSU women's basketball team treats an opponent like a JV high school team en route to the biggest blowout in D1 college hoops history.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Schneider and Nichols have received feedback about her draft stock from Nichols’ agent representation and some of Schneider’s contacts around the hoops world.
    — PJ Green November 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of hoops
Verb
  • After Felix abandons Victoria at the altar, their families and friends are left to navigate an extravagant reception that quickly spirals out of control.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Together, the pair launch an underground fight club that quickly spirals out of control.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Definition of spirals
Noun
  • One of music’s highest-selling contemporary Christian bands will be performing in the Kansas City area for the second year in a row.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026
  • By midday Friday, the warmer air will put a halt to the chances of snow, with the lake-effect bands moving offshore.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of bands
Verb
  • Refrigerator Coils The condenser coils responsible for keeping your appliance functioning become covered in dust over time.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
  • Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • That rings especially true in a region where development looms larger and green spaces are getting smaller.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The adjustable strap has three metal rings at the buckle that add some extra sparkle.
    — Sarah Felbin, InStyle, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of rings
Verb
  • The camera swoops over the course while Brady is at the top of his ladder and then circles its lens back after passing.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Cassiopeia circles Polaris as Earth rotates, so its orientation changes through the night.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of circles
Noun
  • The humanoid is 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.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Africa was a different case altogether—hemmed in by mountain belts at the time, its erosion and sediment were shaped by the mountains rather than by the mantle beneath.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of belts
Verb
  • Nina Mae Vidal Howard rounds out the family as Lola Corazon, the grandmother who appears to Jomar in several dreams to offer sage advice.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Unblock Screen rounds things out with a linoleic acid derivative to balance sebum production, redness-soothing willowherb extract to calm inflammation, and hydrating Pentavitin to keep the skin barrier happy—minus the extra slick, of course.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of rounds

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“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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