LOPE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of lope

as in to hop

to move with a light springing step the jogger happily loped along, just enjoying the fresh morning air

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Recent Examples of lope

Verb

On my way back to the pew, the guilt was still there, loping doggedly at my side. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026 The other two shots were right at the rim, while the Hawkeyes hit a loping 3-pointer. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026

Noun

Deep in the Singing Spruce Forest bear hunters unsnapped their rifles and began the long lope home. — Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The latter has an easy lope made menacing by a cartoon-alien zap answered by other machines that caw like birds. — Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lope

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lope

Verb

Cats might hop onto counters and knock over dishes, so keep them out of the way, Dresser said.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
As part of their ordeal, Ben and his girls have been hopping into their 2015 Kia Sedona every couple weeks to drive the 265 miles from Otis for lengthy visits.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hop

Verb

Wilson skipped a pass to Adams, who sent a wobbler to Kenny Golladay for a 34-yard completion.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
But many congressional lawmakers are skipping the convention to campaign in their districts, and many grassroots supporters claim the event is too pricey to justify attending.

— James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of skip

Noun

Virginia slides up for its Week 0 beatdown of NC State, and UCLA makes a big leap into the top 25 for its impressive 45-24 win at Cal.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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