loops 1 of 2

plural of loop

loops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of loop

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of loops
Noun
Leaders should identify where bottlenecks crept back in, restore psychological safety around small failures, and rebuild the feedback loops that make frequent, low-risk deployment feel sustainable. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Rounding out the trio is a take on the Air Max 95 Neon with orange substitutions on its Big Bubble heel unit and eyestay loops and a green and orange gradient on the outsole’s shank. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 The fact that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)—chemicals once common in aerosol cans and refrigerant loops—could destroy ozone in the atmosphere was discovered in 1974. Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 The company pressure-tests the liquid loops and runs full-scenario short-circuit simulations on the grid switches. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 In this way, technology can negatively shift our recursive feedback loops from a focus on improvement to impairment. Arianna Huffington, Time, 29 June 2026 Future updates tested the ability to upload videos or photos to inspire songs, in addition to using partial compositions, a cappella vocals, loops, and other audio uploads to create songs. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists. Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 Made of real leather adorned with a faux-raffia trim, throwing this belt around your pant loops or cinching the waist of a dress will automatically revamp your summer ensembles with little to no effort. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
Noun
  • But there may be more hoops to jump through to qualify for the pre-order deal, or it may be watered down, Lanzuk claims.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The Spanish royal wore a pair of Gold & Roses triple hoops.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Together, the pair launch an underground fight club that quickly spirals out of control.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
  • The mothership series ended tragically for the show’s central character, Damson Idris’ Franklin Saint, who spirals into alcoholism after Teddy McDonald, played by Carter Hudson, is killed by Franklin’s mother (Cissy Saint).
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The team looked at what bands were cool and what labels were on the rise at the time.
    Angelina Mazza, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.
    Bridget Borgobello May 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Blown-up images of the Patriots’ Super Bowl rings adorn the hallways leading into the command center.
    Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • The kit includes a 25-foot pole with an installation sleeve and gold ball top, a 3-foot-by-5-foot flag and swivel rings and harness that allow the flag to fly freely.
    Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Chapter 1 Randy Fields stalks through the newsroom, circles my desk and sits across from me.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Accessories — including sunglasses, belts and jewelry — remain a priority, alongside lightweight layering pieces and product that supports year-round dressing.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • However, that might be tough to get considering Oliveira wants to challenge Justin Gaethje for the UFC title to unify the two belts.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Graciano adds aroma and structure and Mazuelo rounds things out with juicy fruit flavors and a hint of spice.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • The lesson is that Cape Verde got within one game of the world’s knockout rounds not despite its scarcity but through it — by building the focused discipline that constraint forces, organizing a diaspora most would write off as loss, and competing to endure rather than to dazzle.
    Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

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“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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