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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An ancient giant kangaroo that lived in Australia 50,000 years ago likely hopped after all, refuting past research on the species, according to a new study.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2026 -
As Princess Kate removed her blue tartan jacket to rest on the back of her chair, William hopped in to hold it.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Roughly bounded by Grand Avenue to the north, Sheridan Road to the east — with a carveout for the train station — Belvidere Road to the south and Park Avenue to the west, the county will install the network and cover the expense through the end of the year, according to the agreement.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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The aging facility takes up roughly one block of San Diego’s Civic Center complex, bounded by A Street and C Street to the north and south, and First Avenue and Third Avenue to the east and west.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The concept of Heated Rivalry bounced between HBO and Netflix in Australia, Canada and Hollywood before gaining its green light.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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Center Pat Coogan bounced as his voice boomed, still seeming to have a quarter or a half in him.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Loped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loped. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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