lolloping

verb

present participle of lollop
as in hopping
to move with a light springing step the dog raced off and then lolloped back with a large stick in its mouth

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  1. hopping
  2. bouncing
  3. bounding
  4. loping
  5. skipping
Verb
  • The researchers developed four main control policies for driving, wheelies and hopping, flipping, and jumping.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of sending one expensive robot to do a job, a swarm of cheaper hopping ones could monitor water and soil, inspect oil refineries, and explore other locations that are difficult to reach.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of hopping
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  • The games also include plenty of antics, including singing, dancing, and bouncing on the pitcher's mound.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • And bouncing between specialists isn’t unique to menopause in women’s health.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bouncing
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  • My ears strained for the telltale sound of a deer bounding away through the darkness.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Clear blue skies are hovering over the Pharmalot campus, where a cool breeze is wafting by and the official mascots are bounding about the grounds in search of critters.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bounding
Verb
  • Instead, polskas emphasize the first and third beats, creating a loping sort of feeling.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Typical is a homeowner’s video from the other day of a coyote loping down a driveway in DeKalb’s Glendale Courts area.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of loping
Verb
  • But research shows that skipping your first meal of the day could lead to greater blood sugar spikes later on.
    — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Avoid skipping meals, and eat adequate amounts of nutritious whole foods.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of skipping
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“Lolloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lolloping. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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