loops 1 of 2

noun

plural of loop
as in hoops
a circular strip cut the paper into narrow strips, and then paste those into loops

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loops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of loop
as in spirals

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Recent Examples of loops
Noun
The production is a rattling junk drawer of circuit-bent thrift-store keyboards, dusty drum machines, and unintuitive loops, and KTO combines them into head-scratching, shouldn’t-work grooves. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 Carousel music mixed with the thunderous roar of roller coaster carts exploding through dizzying loops and heart-stopping drops. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 These accelerating and intensifying changes could raise the risk of reinforcing feedback loops and crossing tipping points—critical thresholds that, when crossed, can lead to accelerating and often irreversible environmental changes. — Simmone Shah, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 Goliath uses a sheer drop from 200 feet (61 meters) to reach top speeds of 70 mph (112 kph) and focuses on velocity and downhill plunges rather than turning riders upside down through loops or corkscrews. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Come for the trippy time loops and strange variant worlds, stay for the exceptional acting and drama! — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026 In knitting, loops from the middle of an entangled yarn are slipped through one another so the yarn holds its position but isn’t knotted together. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 Agile took that instinct and turned it into a discipline, with shorter cycles, tighter feedback loops and quicker releases. — Tim Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Ovener 2-pack Silicone Luggage Tags $8 at Amazon Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
  1. hoops
  2. spirals
  3. bands
  4. coils
  5. rings
  6. circles
  7. belts
  8. rounds
Noun
  • People are required to jump through many hoops to get relief now.
    — Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Thompson played in last week’s Jayhawks football game at Utah, while White was slated to play in the KU hoops team’s exhibition against Pittsburg State on Friday.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hoops
Verb
  • The film, which premiered in competition at Venice Film Festival earlier this month, centers on a mother-daughter relationship that spirals out of control following a shocking revelation.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Together, the pair launch an underground fight club that quickly spirals out of control.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Definition of spirals
Noun
  • Rookies step up The iM Securities report said that the profitability of newer bands such as Katseye and Cortis in Western markets will be likely key to reducing the company's reliance on BTS, the report showed.
    — Jenny Lee,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The rings are particularly impressive, with substantial center stones surrounded by halos of smaller diamonds and set on pavé bands.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of bands
Verb
  • Refrigerator Coils The condenser coils responsible for keeping your appliance functioning become covered in dust over time.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
  • Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • Even a modest telescope pointed at Saturn's rings will astound.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Kiah Stokes earned rings with the Aces under Nakase in 2022 and '23 then another last year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of rings
Verb
  • Cassiopeia circles Polaris as Earth rotates, so its orientation changes through the night.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Separately in the episode, River (Jack Lowden) and Sid (Olivia Cooke) are on the run from a pair of assassins, while the rest of the team circles the wagons en route to a safe house.
    — Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of circles
Noun
  • Goodwill’s petite styling guidance recommends using belts to give oversized clothing more shape.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In accessories, there’s a major focus on the waist, through belts and cummerbunds, while beading and fringe continue to enliven the novelty bag category.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of belts
Verb
  • Brewers third baseman David Hamilton rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning.
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Wildlife advocates are coordinating care, mapping turtles’ origins through genetics and attempting releases, while a federal funding bill rounds its way through committees.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of rounds

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

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