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as in dance
a social gathering for dancing
back in those days taking someone to the school hop was a big deal
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as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the frog hopped back into the pond the bus stopped, a lone passenger hopped on, and the driver continued on his way
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Recent Examples of hop
Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
From there, the mustached little man with the hops of Jordan has appeared in over 200 different video games, from go-kart races to golf games, RPGs to mobile endless runners.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Workers hoping that the tide of job-hopping gains will turn in their favor might be waiting a while; so long as employers continue to limit hiring and workers stay put in their jobs, the situation will only get worse.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Many stouts lean bitter due to the hops, so only 8 ounces is needed for sufficient flavor (which nicely provides you with leftovers to drink while cooking, if desired).
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
From there, the mustached little man with the hops of Jordan has appeared in over 200 different video games, from go-kart races to golf games, RPGs to mobile endless runners.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Francis hopped to the stage and motioned to his co-producers, Fred Roos and Gray Frederickson, to give their speeches first.
—Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Workers hoping that the tide of job-hopping gains will turn in their favor might be waiting a while; so long as employers continue to limit hiring and workers stay put in their jobs, the situation will only get worse.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
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Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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It's only been a year and a half since the Lues became partners in the discipline of ice dance.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now entering his fifth year at the collegiate level, the defensive tackle is ready to take that leap.—
Dylan Heinrich,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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This milestone is a leap in developing next-generation missile tech, with the AFRL prioritizing affordable, scalable propulsion.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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Penn also skipped the Academy Award ceremony despite being a nominee in 1996, 2000 and 2002.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Staff encourage guests to skip novelty drinks in favor of classic Irish flavors.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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People reported victims jumping from the upper floor as the fire raged.—
Joanna Moriello,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Impatience or frustration could jump out.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Her prom dreams inch closer as her lies begin to mount and her new alabaster skin starts peeling off at extremely inopportune moments.—
Jen Yamato,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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From shoulder pads to power suits and prom dresses to nightgowns, nothing is off limits.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leaves dance far overhead on the outstretched limbs of trees older than you, creating a lightshow of sun beams bouncing from cloud to earth and back again.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Getting away from the bouncing ball is also essential.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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As Coloradans look ahead to a summer full of live music, concertgoers may want to travel beyond metro Denver for two high-profile festivals that will return to a scenic spot a couple of hours southwest of town.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Austin holds a huge festival every year but Texas is doing their partying elsewhere.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Living in a continent-sized nation bounded by two vast oceans allows for that dangerous self-deception.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Noah’s technical ability on snare drum is leaps and bounds ahead of other students his age, and his consistently excellent drumming anchors our drumline’s sound.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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