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as in hoop
a circular strip cut the paper into narrow strips, and then paste those into loops

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verb

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Noun
The shape is wide and roomy from heel to toe, but holds the rear- and mid-foot securely with a well-padded collar and strategic straps that loop into the laces and wrap the instep. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025 Over the weekend, the two massive movie screens were looping (repeatedly) classic American movies such as American Graffiti and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
Over this are layers of insulation and a second loop carrying slightly warmer helium at -183 °C (-298 °F) set behind the heat shield that covers that entire assembly. David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 21 July 2025 This interactive feedback loop enables the robot to learn and self-correct, much like a surgical resident guided by a mentor. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for loop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
Noun
  • That game is part of a doubleheader between the two schools in both men’s and women’s hoops.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
  • This market has been interesting to talk about during a quiet time of year for hoops fans, but that doesn't make any of these options remotely tempting (and the Lakers' deal for Smart this weekend only made a big James trade seem even less likely).
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • But what begins as a local emergency soon spirals into a deeper, more terrifying mystery, one that forces the town’s residents to confront the unknown.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 July 2025
  • But being a teenager can be isolating, confusing, and an emotional rollercoaster—and what can start as an attempt to find friends can quickly spiral into an unhealthy obsession.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Wilson, 33, and the team at The Jewelry Group, Inc. first met up in January, and over the next several months created what is now a starting collection of charm necklaces, earrings, rings, boot bracelets, hat brim bling and collar tips.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 July 2025
  • Paul Levesque, a 14-time WWE World Champion best known in the ring as Triple H and WWE’s chief content officer since 2022, serves as the narrator of the docuseries.
    Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
Verb
  • With the line jumping crazily from the wooden box in which 1,000 yards had been coiled neatly, the beast barreled toward the bottom on a slight angle out to sea.
    Pat Smith, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025
  • This tangle-free braided nylon cable has patented magnetic tech that keeps it neatly coiled around the Apple Watch charger.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The band’s third No. 1 album bowed in with 270,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending Sept. 5, 2019, in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 July 2025
  • West Ham, who last year removed concession tickets from bands one to four — those seats closest to the pitch — have now reinstated those options after facing significant fan discontent.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • It is circled by the 18-hole La Hacienda Golf Course, the only links course in Andalusia with sea views.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
  • King circled around, put the bicycle on top of the SUV and drove away.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Then, in her ninth pro fight, Shields picked up the WBO middleweight belt with a 2019 decision over Christina Hammer.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • The elastic waistband is decorated with a button and belt loops for a more snug fit if needed, and the 2.5-inch inseam is just the right length for everyday wear.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Enjoying an excellent day in front of a vociferous home support at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old found himself in a spot of bother when his tee shot at the par-four 11th curved into the rough on the right of the fairway.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
  • Most storms that form off Florida’s east coast tend to track north or northeast along the Atlantic, often curving away from the U.S. mainland.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025

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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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