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Recent Examples of lope
Molly Ball, Time, 20 July 2023
The pop mélange builds to a lope then decelerates for the chorus, all while retaining enormous swagger.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 12 May 2023
Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The film lopes forwards and backwards in time without notice or warning, Fabian Gamper’s camera often peering through keyholes and floorboards in order to reconcile the tunnel vision of being alive with a quietly Teutonic awe at the vastness of having lived.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 May 2025
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Verb
Recounting this memory at the house in Braddock, Fetterman pauses our conversation and lopes back to the bedroom to retrieve the Post-its.
—Molly Ball, Time, 20 July 2023
The pop mélange builds to a lope then decelerates for the chorus, all while retaining enormous swagger.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 12 May 2023
Noun
With his long, loping stride and easy smile, Gout Gout has the charisma to turn into a world star.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The film lopes forwards and backwards in time without notice or warning, Fabian Gamper’s camera often peering through keyholes and floorboards in order to reconcile the tunnel vision of being alive with a quietly Teutonic awe at the vastness of having lived.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lope
Verb
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Let your personality shine across topics Don’t worry about hopping the boundaries of your niche.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The focus here is restoring bounce to the lips for a more visible fullness by way of the peptides, while Kokum and mango seed butter create a satiny, buttery finish that restores lips’ moisture levels.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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The bottom line here is that corn is overdue for a bounce.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Avoid skipping trims: Cut your hair to retain your growth.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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So, my advice is to skip generic educational content.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Take a leap of faith and do what your gut tells you.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Footage of many of his jumps, taken with GoPro-type cameras, found their way to YouTube, none more thrilling, or terrifying, as his 2012 leap from the stratosphere.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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“Lope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lope. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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