loped

past tense of lope
as in hopped
to move with a light springing step the jogger happily loped along, just enjoying the fresh morning air

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  • Food and Drink The resort offers in-room dining 24/7, so my husband and I enjoyed breakfast in our fluffy robes on the patio while adorable bunnies hopped around on the lawn nearby.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
  • But the filmmaker’s distinct fondness for the bygone era of a slightly less gentrified downtown is evident, and goes a long way to adding color and a sense of character to what sometimes feels like After Hours hopped up on Red Bull and Zima.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • The 962-acre project area is generally bounded by Route 38 to the north, Keslinger Road to the south, Harley Road to the west and Brundige Road to the east, according to past reporting.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The Esther Street crosswalk is bounded on its outer edges by white paint, and the colors are also separated by white stripes.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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  • Yes, the Lions were bounced from the Divisional Round of the playoffs, but to be fair, they were absolutely ravaged by injuries, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Bouanga almost extended the margin to 2-0 in the 26th minute but after Sergi Palencia sent a long ball to him from the right side, Bouanga’s 4-yard shot bounced past the far post.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Loped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loped. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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