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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
  • What begins as a reunion quickly spirals into a psychological descent.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 July 2025
  • This showdown, in a town with just over 2,000 residents, quickly derails a citizenry pushed to the brink by spiraling conspiracies and standoffs.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Hollywood heavyweight directors Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard will face off in the Emmys ring, as the filmmakers were nominated in the same comedy acting category for their roles in Apple TV+'s The Studio.
    EW.com, EW.com, 15 July 2025
  • Princess Kate wore four rings on one finger during the outing.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Her long brown hair is coiled into a bun atop her head, and a thick wall of bangs grazes the edge of her straight eyebrows.
    Julie Kim, The Atlantic, 9 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, a Central Texas woman was bitten by a rat snake coiled under her toilet seat in December.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 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
  • This new 5-CD/Blu-Ray set version of the original record contains new remixes of the songs by Steven Wilson along with the band’s 1970 concert performance at Carnegie Hall.
    David Chiu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • The recorded flight path shows the aircraft circled a few times before landing.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • The plane returned less than an hour after takeoff, circling twice before landing back at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • With a full offseason under its belt, the group can go back to the drawing board and find new ways to aid Morgan and Tilis in their mission to build the best football product possible.
    Mike Kaye July 22, Charlotte Observer, 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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