loops 1 of 2

plural of loop

loops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of loop

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of loops
Noun
For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky. Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The project could involve installing the adaptive system software, rewiring the advanced loops, possible upgrades or installation of detection cameras and reprogramming of traffic controllers to collect traffic data, Beach said. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026 Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Power of silly shapes To seal the case, the research team manufactured an array of custom silly sprinklers featuring a wild variety of geometric loops and contours. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Feedback loops would amplify the difference, strengthening gene expression on one side of the spinal cord and suppressing it on the other. Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 And how does that content play into feedback loops about what family life should look like? Brittany Luse, NPR, 13 July 2026 When self-service systems glitch, travelers can face extra fees, endless help center loops, or abandonment. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 10 July 2026 As built, Orchard loops around a one-time landfill before running into Gowen Road. Mark Dee july 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
Noun
  • For basketball fanatic Adam Sandler, there was no better way to shake off the pre-wedding jitters than shooting some hoops.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
  • Chimi sunglasses and silver huggie hoops are her go-to finishing touches while on the move.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Together, the pair launch an underground fight club that quickly spirals out of control.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
  • 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).
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The brooch features a milky blue cabochon gemstone set between two bands of diamonds.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
  • Daytime in the lush park (three hours south of Mexico City) is rich with bands playing psychedelic cumbia, Afrobeat, Latin fusion, and more, while out at night come DJs, local and imported — like this year’s Satoshi Tomiie.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • 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.
    Bridget Borgobello May 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
  • When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Layered pendant necklaces, rings and a slim bracelet completed the look.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • The University of Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes a pair with Super Bowl rings from the Chiefs, and one of the school’s greatest quarterbacks.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Tour du Mont Blanc circles the highest mountain in the Alps, spanning France, Switzerland and Italy.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • The gas giant circles its star at an unexpectedly close distance—about 50 times nearer than the Earth’s orbit around the sun.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Emmet Sheehan battles through 5⅓ strong innings and Shohei Ohtani belts his ninth leadoff homer, but the Dodgers are swept for the first time this season.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Gassiev was originally meant to face Tony Yoka for the WBA's secondary heavyweight crown but got an upgrade to the full title, and a new opponent, after unified champion Oleksandr Usyk vacated his belts last month.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Canada, a little unlucky to lose so heavily, has made history this summer after making the knockout rounds for the first time and will have undoubtedly spread joy and inspired a new generation in the country.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Throughout the tournament’s history, hosts have hugely overperformed at the World Cup, reaching knockout rounds 91% of the time, semifinals 57%, and the championship 26%.
    Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026

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