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as in dance
a social gathering for dancing
back in those days taking someone to the school hop was a big deal
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as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the frog hopped back into the pond the bus stopped, a lone passenger hopped on, and the driver continued on his way
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Recent Examples of hop
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 May 2025
That gentle topography means quick hops to studios along Pico, red-carpet premieres on Hollywood Boulevard, late dinners on Rodeo Drive.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 May 2025
But how? How carbon offsets and ecotourism can save New Zealand
Steele hops into an ATV, ostensibly to check on his cattle along the Retaruke River.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Noun
This reference was also timely as just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Cannes, an actual new Pope was recently welcomed and honored at the Vatican in Rome.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 May 2025
That gentle topography means quick hops to studios along Pico, red-carpet premieres on Hollywood Boulevard, late dinners on Rodeo Drive.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
The star hopped to reach the next step, seemingly in an attempt to expedite her journey to the stage, but almost had a wardrobe malfunction instead.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 May 2025
But how? How carbon offsets and ecotourism can save New Zealand
Steele hops into an ATV, ostensibly to check on his cattle along the Retaruke River.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
Noun
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Weddings, quilting parties, dances, and all kinds of other occasions found notes of the banjo permeating the air.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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Students at Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, many of whom lost their homes in the January firestorm, were stood up Saturday by limousine service Wize Guy Entertainment, which nonprofit organization Alice’s Kids had paid to transport them to the dance, according to the head of the nonprofit.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Don’t take big leaps that don’t align with your desires (i.e., with no chance for reward).—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The story is thoughtful and also takes provocative leaps: Mark envisions conversations with saints whose sexuality was erased in interpretations of the Bible.—
George Gene Gustines,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Raised heart rate Low potassium levels, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, cramping, and a pounding or skipping heartbeat6 Dehydration, including symptoms like dark urine, headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness7 What Causes Toxic Megacolon?—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
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While Sovereignty skipped the Triple Crown's middle jewel, the bay colt wasn't completely out of the news.—
Alex Sundby
June 6,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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Umpire Cy Rigler, who had followed the play to third, then jumped after Olson, grabbing him about the neck and pulling him away, while half a dozen ball players made a circle around Maranville.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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He's jumped into the podcast world with The Deal, co-hosting with Bloomberg correspondent Jason Kelly.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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That makes Downing's 2006 and 2008 prom dresses officially vintage as of the mid-2020s.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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On Monday, May 26, the All's Fair actress, 56, shared photos and videos of her son, Sasha, 17, on her Instagram Stories all dressed up and ready to go to his high school prom.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Teammates tried to stop them from fighting, but both players bounced emotionally away from the peacekeepers and tried to charge each other.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Long before its official release on June 3, The Slip was already bouncing down the ramp with both fists punching the air.—
Book Marks
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Verb
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This premise bounds the scope of the rest of this discussion, knowing that the arguments for resuming the last three-quarters of a century into the future centuries have also been articulated in passionate public advocacy.—
Mung Chiang,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Despite this notion’s connection with settlements and colonialism, its landscape also suggests a tabula rasa, bounding with potential to harness, beauty to reap, and the capability to inspire artistic creativity and love.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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