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Definition of loopnext
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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Recent Examples of loop
Noun
The water, in a closed loop system, is pumped to the buildings of clients to produce fresh air. Francois De Beaupuy, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Visitors can browse books, research future projects, learn outdoor skills like pitching a tent or explore the library's one-mile loop trail. Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Verb
This allows the light to clear both filters, loop back, and gain power. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026 Agents continuously loop through tasks. Arun Ramakrishnan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for loop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
Noun
  • In the selfie video, Valentina grinned into the camera wearing a gold choker and gold hoops as her mother hugged her from behind.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • But the need for NIL dollars and emergence of the transfer portal haven’t deterred a man who has made a career of fixing college hoops programs.
    Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Starmer’s attempt to tackle Britain’s spiralling benefits bill was thwarted by his own MPs.
    Ian King, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • Pandoras box is now open in a way that only movies depicted, and the situation is already spiraling.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 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
Verb
  • Probably the most stylish climber in the professional peloton, flowing and coiled, Del Toro stunned in last year’s Giro.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors The gold background is a spread of bold graphic lines, undulating shapes and coiling circular motifs, referencing the work of French artist, sculptor and designer Jean Dunand (1877–1942).
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • The band played thousands of shows and sold more than 100 million records.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The evening of the shoot, there was frequent hum of tourist helicopters circling the island, and a few party boats blasting music, which threatened to put a damper on the plans.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Minutes later the pike was just under the surface, circling close to the boat.
    Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 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
Verb
  • His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • In the final minute of stoppage time to end the first half, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi curved his free kick right in front of the goal, seemingly just one perfect touch away from a goal.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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