loped

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loped
  1. hopped
  2. bounded
  3. bounced
Verb
  • Ewers rolled out to the left, came up short and one-hopped a comeback to Tutu Atwell.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • But, as Dinger was passing in front of the Comets dugout, Thomas hopped onto the field and right into the path of the scooter-ridin' mascot.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of hopped
Verb
  • The private sector’s growing role in security functions can deliver real value when properly bounded.
    — David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In simple terms, the company is developing something that receives a photon and then uses an optical switch to direct it into a path bounded by highly reflective mirrors.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Definition of bounded
Verb
  • Zidane will be counted on to lift the organization’s spirits after the national team, which was widely regarded as one of the favorites to win the title in North America, was bounced from the tournament by eventual winner Spain in the semifinals.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • The rookie opened the scoring in the 24th minute after midfielder Katie O’Kane’s long-range effort bounced through Angel City’s penalty area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Definition of bounced
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