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noun

ˈlüp How to pronounce loop (audio)
Definition of loopnext
as in hoop
a circular strip cut the paper into narrow strips, and then paste those into loops

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verb

as in to spiral

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Recent Examples of loop
Noun
This test facility uses a closed-loop Brayton cycle system instead. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 The two immediately bonded over ambient music, tape loops, orchestral composition and drone, forging a friendship that soon extended into touring, live performance and eventually composing together. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026
Verb
Choose a spare sock and loop it at the end to secure, or choose a breathable piece of fabric such as cheesecloth or muslin to wrap around the bar soap. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Taylor later looped a single into center field to drive in a run in the fifth inning. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for loop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
  1. hoop
  2. spiral
  3. ring
  4. coil
  5. band
  6. circle
  7. belt
  8. curve
Noun
  • The actress continued to sport her gold hoop earrings and replaced her pointed-toe pumps with a playful peep-toe set.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • As Mason celebrated his game-winning hoop by racing all the way to the opposite end of the court, Traylor, who also ran downcourt with Zeke Mayo, Andrew Orr and Jacob Hanna, appeared to have words with a WSU assistant coach.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of hoop
Verb
  • In the quiet that followed, Mark’s own drinking spiralled out of control.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Things are spiraling out of control even before Spock’s former fiancée T’Pring (Gia Sandhu) shows up and La’An leaves Kirk to search for help.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of spiral
Noun
  • Aldis makes his in-ring WWE debut here after joining the company in 2023 as SmackDown General Manager, following long runs in TNA and NWA.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That is why millions of people now sleep with a ring, a watch or a smart bassinet nearby, quietly collecting sleep data all night long.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of ring
Verb
  • As management continues to prove themselves, multiples are coiled to go higher.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 30 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 coil
Noun
  • Jupiter showed cloud bands and its Great Red Spot could be seen just slipping off the edge, with three of its moons also in the field.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Chamblee Rocks This season’s Chamblee Rocks series concludes with a Boy Band Review, paying tribute to the biggest hits from the boy bands of the ’90s and early 2000s, including ‘N Sync, Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of band
Verb
  • Just circled up with him and just checking on his well-being, and then the rest is kind of up to medical staff, doctors he’s seen.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The Wonsleys and Wells’ coach went out to Horn Island early that morning, circling the island by boat and walking on shore trying to find the teenager.
    — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • Saturday produced zero title changes across six matches, so Corbin's win was the first belt to move all weekend.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Asteroid mining is also mentioned as a potential opportunity, which would entail extracting metals and other critical resources from near-Earth and main-belt asteroids.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of belt
Verb
  • Concave center Some pillows have an inward-curving center that has wide side supports.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Tears traced the terrain of her face, curving around the high mountains of her cheekbones, pooling at her chin.
    — Reshma Kirpalani, NPR, 29 July 2026
Definition of curve

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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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