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Recent Examples of loops
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The soft material complements a base that also evokes folds and ribbon-like loops in clay.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
So why did Harry feel the need to climax the song by racing three extra loops around the entire floor?
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
He can’t be named here without risking his loops at the club, but trust that his local knowledge includes which Delaware County bartenders reliably tally a light check and how to navigate every inch of Aronimink.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The Moon in Taurus moves through your 12th House of Solitude, pulling your attention toward rest, private feelings, and old mental loops.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
The schedule upgrades to the Metromover loops are done on select Saturdays to avoid major workday and weekend night disruptions.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Yoo’s images circle back on themselves in pleasurably circuitous loops.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
The crease-free ties are customizable for every hair type and style -- four loops for thick hair, two loops for regular ponytails or messy buns, and baby loops for braids or fine hair.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Noun
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
The soft material complements a base that also evokes folds and ribbon-like loops in clay.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
So why did Harry feel the need to climax the song by racing three extra loops around the entire floor?
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
He can’t be named here without risking his loops at the club, but trust that his local knowledge includes which Delaware County bartenders reliably tally a light check and how to navigate every inch of Aronimink.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The Moon in Taurus moves through your 12th House of Solitude, pulling your attention toward rest, private feelings, and old mental loops.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
The schedule upgrades to the Metromover loops are done on select Saturdays to avoid major workday and weekend night disruptions.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Yoo’s images circle back on themselves in pleasurably circuitous loops.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
The crease-free ties are customizable for every hair type and style -- four loops for thick hair, two loops for regular ponytails or messy buns, and baby loops for braids or fine hair.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
Noun
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For consumers, that could mean more ID checks, more account reviews and more hoops to jump through when signing up for phone service.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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While Spalding offers several types of basketball hoops, including several portable options.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The series follows an upstanding family man who spirals into a life of crime after killing someone in a bicycle accident, driven by the noble but futile goal of never hurting anyone ever again.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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The tower was designed by the British architecture firm RMJM and features a twisting glass façade that spirals upward into a needle-like spire.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 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
Verb
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When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
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That process moves forward, then circles back, then moves again.—
Felysha Walker
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Enjoy a coffee break at The Lookout at Lake Poway before the group circles back.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Founded in 2015 by David Zhao and Haibin Yang, Chubby Cattle is part of Chubby Group, a fast-growing hospitality company that blends Asian dining concepts with technology such as robot servers, conveyor belts and immersive projection rooms.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Having a few belts with people in bars.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Most of the teams qualifying in spots beyond the current 12-team field won’t even advance past the first two rounds.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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