hoop

noun

ˈhüp How to pronounce hoop (audio)
Definition of hoopnext
as in loop
a circular strip made Christmas garlands from hoops of red and green construction paper

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Recent Examples of hoop Enter the bent-hoop, non-electronic robot that looks like an earring and acts like a sprite in a video game, jumping forever as powered by infrared light. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026 Inspired by Parton’s iconic flashy feminine style, Musgraves wore a formfitting hot-pink sparkly dress with feather trimming, silver hoop earrings, and purple eye shadow. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 Thompson is eligible for a fifth year through the same lawsuit against the NCAA as Belcher and KU basketball player Tre White, who has joined the KU hoops team after receiving a preliminary injunction. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 Uber allegedly forced customers to jump through 32 hoops across 23 screens just to cancel their loyalty subscription. — Lindsay Owens, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
  1. loop
  2. ring
  3. band
  4. circle
  5. belt
  6. round
Noun
  • The feedback loop in action Keep watching, and the algorithm may keep serving up more of the same.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Richard’s singing and rapping weave between the relentless drums like a shuttle through a loom, accented by cool sax notes and vocal loops from the original, which was co-written by Richard’s father.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • The ring’s ability to retain light is central to its sensitivity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Cartier topped the ring category with the Love sweeping into first place, followed by the Hermès Chaine d’Ancre Enchainee and the Chanel Coco Crush.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of ring
Noun
  • Since 2017, Dulgarian has grown TAGABOW from its placid, solo origins into one of the decade’s most influential and inventive shoegaze bands; the proof is in Lotto, their bold and relentless breakout LP from last year.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • George was headed for a modest, quiet patch of the Midwest, plus his big sister, Louise, who recently relocated to the small town of Benton, Illinois, was eager to drum up publicity for her brother’s band.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of band
Noun
  • Macdonald, who died in 2021, is and was revered in comedy circles.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This, in some ways, could be a blessing for Harry and Meghan and a curse for those in royal circles.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • Roame, another new brand for us, had a fantastic collection and their gold jacquard dress with a fringe belt was a real favorite.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In a season where layering and personal styling are so important, the belt is an essential accessory.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of belt
Noun
  • Trace raised $3 million in a seed round led by Serena Ventures, with participation from Shakti VC.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Heat traded up to acquire Conwell, 22, with the 37th overall selection in the second round of this year’s draft in June.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of round

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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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