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Recent Examples of hoops
For consumers, that could mean more ID checks, more account reviews and more hoops to jump through when signing up for phone service.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
While Spalding offers several types of basketball hoops, including several portable options.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
American companies wishing to fly from foreign soil therefore have to jump through a number of bureaucratic hoops.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Accessories were minimal with a pair of small gold hoops.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The Dude Perfect suite at the Omni is modded with astroturf, sneaker wall paper, teal bunk beds, mini basketball hoops, nerf guns and a PlayStation gaming set up.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
The sample size isn’t big, but Coleman was the most efficient player in college hoops of anyone who finished at least 70 pick-and-roll plays, per Synergy.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 8 May 2026
In addition to the music, there will a food truck, climbing wall, bouncy balls and hula-hoops.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
For some local college hoops programs, this shouldn’t make much difference.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
While Spalding offers several types of basketball hoops, including several portable options.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
American companies wishing to fly from foreign soil therefore have to jump through a number of bureaucratic hoops.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Accessories were minimal with a pair of small gold hoops.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The Dude Perfect suite at the Omni is modded with astroturf, sneaker wall paper, teal bunk beds, mini basketball hoops, nerf guns and a PlayStation gaming set up.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
The sample size isn’t big, but Coleman was the most efficient player in college hoops of anyone who finished at least 70 pick-and-roll plays, per Synergy.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 8 May 2026
In addition to the music, there will a food truck, climbing wall, bouncy balls and hula-hoops.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
For some local college hoops programs, this shouldn’t make much difference.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoops
Noun
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Leaders should clearly communicate why AI is being adopted, define what success looks like and create continuous feedback loops.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The soft material complements a base that also evokes folds and ribbon-like loops in clay.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
Noun
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These green, handmade metal napkin rings are imported from India and come in a set of six.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Along with her feathery white Gucci dress, Hayek Pinault wore jewelry pieces provided by Boucheron, including earrings and statement rings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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After that comes the final stop at Current Landing featuring the final three bands.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Computer models got better at incorporating the observations gathered by aircraft, showing air movements and rain bands in greater detail.—
Brian Tang,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
Noun
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On the other hand, those who carry heterosis face discrimination from within their own circles — Jim is cast out from by the gym queen crowd when his positive test for the virus is exposed — in a clear parallel for how HIV+ people are often treated in gay circles.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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As someone who started wearing makeup in high school to hide my dark under-eye circles and unyielding teenage acne, color correctors and concealers have long been mainstays in my makeup bag.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Where are the nation’s top ‘burnout belts’?—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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“Hoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoops. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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