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Recent Examples of loops
Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Functional front pockets and belt loops add to their versatility.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Those are $10 each way and will run on 25-minute loops.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The remaining vessels traveled in loops to avoid entering the waterway.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
And in 1922, Levi’s became the first brand to use belt loops on jeans.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The yarn loops of the terry cloth are densely packed, which contributes to the squish factor.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Residents want credible expertise without enduring grueling commutes, inflexible scheduling, or slow referral loops.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
At its best, seaweed aquaculture can catalyze environmental feedback loops that support surrounding marine life.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Functional front pockets and belt loops add to their versatility.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Those are $10 each way and will run on 25-minute loops.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The remaining vessels traveled in loops to avoid entering the waterway.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
And in 1922, Levi’s became the first brand to use belt loops on jeans.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The yarn loops of the terry cloth are densely packed, which contributes to the squish factor.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Residents want credible expertise without enduring grueling commutes, inflexible scheduling, or slow referral loops.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
At its best, seaweed aquaculture can catalyze environmental feedback loops that support surrounding marine life.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
Noun
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But sustained access to pro basketball — especially women’s hoops — has remained rare.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The tower was designed by the British architecture firm RMJM and features a twisting glass façade that spirals upward into a needle-like spire.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sure, the stars move relative to one another, our Sun burns through a little more of its fuel, and the Moon slowly spirals away from the Earth as our rotation rate gradually slows down.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 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
Verb
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Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
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As the vehicle circles the far side of the moon, communication back to Earth is expected to be blocked for about 40 minutes.—
Brendan Byrne,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Deck 10, furniture upholstered in La Rumba circles the main pool and an outdoor bar.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
6 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
Noun
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The draft continues Saturday morning with rounds four through seven.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Day 2 of the NFL draft saw another 68 players’ dreams come true as teams used the second and third rounds to fill holes on their roster.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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