hoop

Definition of hoopnext
as in loop
a circular strip made Christmas garlands from hoops of red and green construction paper

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Recent Examples of hoop The Spanish royal wore a pair of Gold & Roses triple hoops. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 If you’re all set on shades, why not try a new belt from Madewell, some gold hoops from Jenny Bird, or a multi-pack of Polo Ralph Lauren tube socks? Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2026 With a backdrop of a basketball hoop and the Knicks' familiar orange and blue, Mamdani stood next to Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, all left-leaning Democrats running for congressional seats in New York City. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Go bold with a matching satin top and gold hoops. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
Noun
  • Many of the residents moving to One, Two and Three Lights, inside the downtown loop around the Power & Light District, are relocating from outside Kansas City — often more than 75%, according to developer Cordish’s data.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • This connection between measurement and personalized learning then becomes a kind of positive feedback loop, where each feeds into the other.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Included in the five photos was a close-up shot of the singer's engagement ring created by Kindred Lubeck with Artifex Fine Jewelry.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The slideshow on social media showed Kelce’s backyard transformed into a lush, floral garden as the pair embraced and showed off Swift’s new ring — a large diamond set in yellow gold.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Gabriella paid off most of his entourage to leave him and the band alone and is now basically his own private Joe Jackson, pressuring him to record nonstop.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • The band is forced into doing take after take in his quest to fully convey his own emotions.
    Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • As darkness settled over Washington Square Park, supporters formed circles, waved Ghanaian flags and continued singing Jama into the evening.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.
    Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • At the end of his lesson, Blanck surprised him with a new replacement belt rack.
    Rina Nakano, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The machine’s no-slip, shock-absorbing belt provides a solid surface for balanced strides.
    Aaron Royce, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored a first-half goal and Cape Verde had an answer, taking the round of 32 matchup to extra time.
    Rod Beard, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • The Lakers, after agreeing to trade center Deandre Ayton to Washington for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks on Friday, could look for a backup center and wing defender to round out their roster, which stands at 13.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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