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as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the creek lapped along through the ravine before collecting in the pond
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as in overlaps
to lie over parts of one another
the armadillo's plates lap tightly so as to form a protective shield
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as in wraps
to surround or cover closely
this recording of the symphony is sure to lap listeners in stereophonic bliss
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Recent Examples of laps
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Current championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli settled for third place after a couple of mistakes in the first opening laps, now holding a 40-point cushion over his teammate.
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Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In fact, just this past weekend, both cars retired from the Grand Prix — Valtteri Bottas after just two laps, and Sergio Perez after four — and that came after a weekend of reliability issues.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Verstappen would stay out for six more laps, creating an interesting strategy game with a tire offset, while Hamilton was set on a three-stop strategy by Ferrari.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
If the race had been another five laps, things might have been different.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Hamlin rebounded from being spun from seventh by Carson Hocevar on a restart with 46 laps remaining.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
My father never had a gym membership, did not train for marathons, swim laps or do any particular fitness routine regularly.
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Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
That’s a late start for a gig that drew a lot of families with young ones, plenty of whom were looking pretty tuckered out by the time the show was in its last laps.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Cq Roll Call,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Wolhers and her daughter were among the 65 people walking laps around the one-third-mile path Saturday at Hinkston Park in the park district’s annual Go Waukegan walk series designed for the purpose that Rachel Wolhers sought.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The service already laps all its competitors in TV viewing time.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
But three laps before the end, a conrod failure destroyed his engine.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Is that why McLaren couldn’t/didn’t tell the drivers to pit at the end of one of the various formation laps?
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Brack led 66 laps in 1999, Rosenqvist 25 laps on May 24 and Ericsson 13 laps in 2022.
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Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Activities like big-game fishing, snorkeling with manta rays in nearby Hanifaru Bay, cooking classes, sunrise yoga, and afternoon massages are just some of the options available to guests in between dips in the ocean and laps in the pool.
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Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Hammond High didn’t have a track, so afternoon workouts were done at a track at a nearby junior high or laps around a 3/4-mile loop at Maywood Park.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
On the roof, beehives provide the hotel's honey and in the basement, guests can enjoy laps in a chlorine-free swimming pool.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Current championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli settled for third place after a couple of mistakes in the first opening laps, now holding a 40-point cushion over his teammate.
—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In fact, just this past weekend, both cars retired from the Grand Prix — Valtteri Bottas after just two laps, and Sergio Perez after four — and that came after a weekend of reliability issues.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Verstappen would stay out for six more laps, creating an interesting strategy game with a tire offset, while Hamilton was set on a three-stop strategy by Ferrari.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
If the race had been another five laps, things might have been different.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Hamlin rebounded from being spun from seventh by Carson Hocevar on a restart with 46 laps remaining.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
My father never had a gym membership, did not train for marathons, swim laps or do any particular fitness routine regularly.
—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
That’s a late start for a gig that drew a lot of families with young ones, plenty of whom were looking pretty tuckered out by the time the show was in its last laps.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Verb
Trump’s announcement took some off guard and upended the housing victory laps lawmakers had planned.
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Cq Roll Call,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Wolhers and her daughter were among the 65 people walking laps around the one-third-mile path Saturday at Hinkston Park in the park district’s annual Go Waukegan walk series designed for the purpose that Rachel Wolhers sought.
—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The service already laps all its competitors in TV viewing time.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
But three laps before the end, a conrod failure destroyed his engine.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Is that why McLaren couldn’t/didn’t tell the drivers to pit at the end of one of the various formation laps?
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Brack led 66 laps in 1999, Rosenqvist 25 laps on May 24 and Ericsson 13 laps in 2022.
—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Activities like big-game fishing, snorkeling with manta rays in nearby Hanifaru Bay, cooking classes, sunrise yoga, and afternoon massages are just some of the options available to guests in between dips in the ocean and laps in the pool.
—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Hammond High didn’t have a track, so afternoon workouts were done at a track at a nearby junior high or laps around a 3/4-mile loop at Maywood Park.
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laps
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Angulo's right-footed shot was a nutmeg between the German defender's legs and straight into the right side of the goal.
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The beating left at least 30 bruises on Joanna’s torso and legs, and a belt pattern was present among the injuries, according to the assessment of a pathologist described in the affidavit.
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The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session.
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In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore.
Verb
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Zero Mostel, as Max Bialystock, then splashes a glass of water at Bloom to snap him out of it.
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Arthur also pulled together five quieter, more sensory-friendly options in the Charlotte area — including Birkdale Village’s annual midday block party and bike parade, where the Huntersville Fire Department traditionally splashes the crowd before the festivities.
Verb
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If one part slows down, the impact ripples across the entire chain.
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The feature, starring Birgit Minichmayr, Lotte Keiling, Tristan López, and Carla Hüttermann, follows a family on summer holiday that are struck by a tragedy that ripples through their lives and relationships.
Verb
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In theory, any language that overlaps with another — to an unspecified degree — could be categorized as a dialect.
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The category overlaps neatly with the mood-boosting movement reshaping summer perfume picks.
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The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
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The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
Verb
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Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquility.
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This mode activates extra horsepower, up to 94 bhp (70 kW), adds fake exhaust noise and bathes the interior in purple light.
Verb
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Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.
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So, which one bubbles to the top of the list?
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“Laps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laps. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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