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Recent Examples of hoops
But sustained access to pro basketball — especially women’s hoops — has remained rare.
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Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
All told, average minutes streamed increased 37% versus 2024-25, as hoops fans who’ve quit the pay-TV habit have remained locked in with their hometown faves via digital pathways.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The second quarter will carry about half the hoops’ cost of the first — roughly 25 percent of Peacock’s NBA games came in Q4 2025 and a similar amount tip off in Q2 2026.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
So did Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Louisville and a host of other top-tier hoops programs.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Its name synonymous with hoops excellence.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
If racquet sports aren’t your speed, there’s also space to start a pickup basketball game and shoot a few hoops, making this an easy, low-commitment way to stay active between more structured activities.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Bueckers, for her part, leaned fully into the hoops side of things.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The regular-season TV voice of the Knicks, as well as ABC and ESPN’s main play-by-play hoops voice, recently noted that the NBA’s awarding of first-round video rights to Prime Video, which basically took the early round away from local broadcasters, was a disservice to fans.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
All told, average minutes streamed increased 37% versus 2024-25, as hoops fans who’ve quit the pay-TV habit have remained locked in with their hometown faves via digital pathways.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The second quarter will carry about half the hoops’ cost of the first — roughly 25 percent of Peacock’s NBA games came in Q4 2025 and a similar amount tip off in Q2 2026.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
So did Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Louisville and a host of other top-tier hoops programs.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Its name synonymous with hoops excellence.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
If racquet sports aren’t your speed, there’s also space to start a pickup basketball game and shoot a few hoops, making this an easy, low-commitment way to stay active between more structured activities.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Bueckers, for her part, leaned fully into the hoops side of things.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The regular-season TV voice of the Knicks, as well as ABC and ESPN’s main play-by-play hoops voice, recently noted that the NBA’s awarding of first-round video rights to Prime Video, which basically took the early round away from local broadcasters, was a disservice to fans.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoops
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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Functional front pockets and belt loops add to their versatility.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After a few short rings, a bubbly introduction greeted me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Leaving the liner hanging on the shower rod and curtain rings, spray the solution generously all over the shower curtain liner.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The project aims to launch a total of 11 satellites that will fly in low Earth orbit to test signals across various frequency bands in order to improve positioning and navigation.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other technical signals, such as the commodity channel index and Bollinger bands, also indicate that the stock's position is precarious.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dillard was running circles around opposing DBs during offseason camps, and his skill set is quite obvious.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the awards, several titles drew on personal archives or close family circles to address wider political realities.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But two decades on, the sequel (in theaters May 1) arrives in an extremely different landscape, which has forced media companies to tighten their belts as page views plummet and AI surges.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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From anti-theft bags and money belts to AirTags and noise-cancelling headphones, here are all of the travel must-haves on my packing list for my mom.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoops. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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