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Recent Examples of loops
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
These contraceptive methods work by mimicking the body’s natural feedback loops to reduce spermatogenesis.
—Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Atonal loops bloom and fold into themselves, while the drums and synth, repeating on an infinite cycle, get subsumed by gigantic bass frequencies.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
Also called exercise loops, resistance bands are portable, inexpensive, and are available with varying amounts of tension, or resistance.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Pipe loops across top of each cupcake.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Triple Black is almost entirely rendered in its namesake color, with the exception of a translucent TPU overlay that glow in the dark and silver striping on its eyestay loops.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
But responsibility diffuses across developers, deployers, and users, and interaction loops remain private and unobservable.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
These micro-feedback loops are often more effective than top-down communications during periods of rapid change.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Smelly foods, public bathrooms, and hotel gyms are no match for these clip-on aromatherapy loops.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
These contraceptive methods work by mimicking the body’s natural feedback loops to reduce spermatogenesis.
—Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Atonal loops bloom and fold into themselves, while the drums and synth, repeating on an infinite cycle, get subsumed by gigantic bass frequencies.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
Also called exercise loops, resistance bands are portable, inexpensive, and are available with varying amounts of tension, or resistance.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Pipe loops across top of each cupcake.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Triple Black is almost entirely rendered in its namesake color, with the exception of a translucent TPU overlay that glow in the dark and silver striping on its eyestay loops.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
But responsibility diffuses across developers, deployers, and users, and interaction loops remain private and unobservable.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
These micro-feedback loops are often more effective than top-down communications during periods of rapid change.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
Noun
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There’s been speculation about whether Amen and Ausar Thompson might seek citizenship in Jamaica, where their dad is from, to play international hoops together.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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The group watched as linebackers and defensive linemen pushed their cleats through the 40-yard dash track at the stadium, ran around hoops and cones and navigated through perhaps the biggest job interview of their lives at the NFL scouting combine.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 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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The two bands were playing in Paris, two days apart, and they were all headed to a party thrown by Jean-François Bizot, the publisher of Actuel magazine—to me, the coolest magazine in the world.—
Fab 5 Freddy,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
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The teen especially enjoys introducing people to bands that aren’t well-known.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 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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Saturn's rings sweep in rising and falling siren-like tones, while deep bass notes represent the planet itself.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her silver earrings and two rings—one on each hand—worked as a point of light and the final seal of a stylish outfit that places Ha in the spotlight as one of the most promising style stars.—
María Diez,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Charles then circles around the cruiser and onto a sidewalk, which puts a barrier of snow between him and Jones, who can be seen standing in the street.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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As the camera circles the car, two other portions of Kennedy’s speech play in the background.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Li pledged to improve living standards and boost consumer spending, which has lagged as Chinese have tightened their belts, feeling the pinch from a property slump weighing on home prices that has wiped out hundreds of thousands of jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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For example, insights from Trend Brain helped inspire a Western edit of clothing and accessories like purses with fringe and belts with embroidery, with all items under $40.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This system will send several atmospheric disturbances into Texas, helping to generate multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms from Sunday through Thursday.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cuban officials say the speedboat, registered in the United States, was carrying firearms of various calibers, including 14 rifles, 11 pistols and nearly 13,000 rounds of ammunition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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