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Recent Examples of hoop
There are various toys, like hoops to jump through for the dogs’ enjoyment.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
His hoop dreams faded in high school, but his artwork continues to feed off the obsession.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
To blend in, leave big hoop earrings and statement necklaces at home.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Wear it with your favorite sneakers, layer it over a simple tee or tank top, or dress it up with hoop earrings and layered necklaces.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
His hoop dreams faded in high school, but his artwork continues to feed off the obsession.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
To blend in, leave big hoop earrings and statement necklaces at home.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Wear it with your favorite sneakers, layer it over a simple tee or tank top, or dress it up with hoop earrings and layered necklaces.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
Noun
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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This feedback loop can bear strange fruit.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And, for the sake of the Dolphins, hopefully that statistic rings true.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Anyone with information on the gambling ring can call 1-800-CALL-FBI.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The movie explores the band’s success and even introduces viewers to their head of security, Bill Bray (KeiLyn Durrel Jones).—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wesley is a female eagle with a black leg band.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In her once-easy-to-navigate social circles, communication was often even harder.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The issue is moving beyond niche environmental circles and into mainstream public concern that crosses culture-war boundaries.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lithium-rich pegmatites in the Appalachian belt formed more than 250 million years ago during the creation of the supercontinent Pangea.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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While some of the designs online vary, essentially a bed will come down from the ceiling on top of the couch on a conveyor belt system, converting the space, according to Ori’s website.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Spurs announced about an hour before tipoff Sunday that Wembanyama could play in Game 4 of the team’s first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers after clearing the league’s concussion protocol.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The biggest difference was the Montreal Canadiens entered Game 4 in the first round of the playoffs leading their series with the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 as opposed to being down 2-1 to the Washington Capitals almost exactly a year earlier.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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