How to Use hop in a Sentence

hop

1 of 2 verb
  • Poodle Moth got the last of the warm water and hopped in the shower at the end of the night.
    Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
  • In June, the group will hop across the pond for a string of European dates.
    Spin Staff, SPIN, 11 May 2023
  • Chuck hops out of the truck and leads me to an overlook for a better view.
    Christopher Intagliata, Scientific American, 1 May 2023
  • The best way to hop onto a trend that's worth the hype without breaking the bank?
    Shanna Shipin, Allure, 19 Jan. 2024
  • To be safe, park at the Park & Ride lot and hop on the free summer shuttle to the trailhead.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
  • At least one of the assailants was then seen hopping into the Rogue.
    Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Dana Taylor: Francesca, thanks so much for hopping on the show.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The boys learned to hop and climb, operate scissors, fear strangers, count to 10.
    Oliver Munday, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Now, fans of the star are hopping on the trend, giving rise to attire inspired by the sport.
    Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Some lay down for a minute before hopping up to give the next person a glimpse.
    K.c. Alfred, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Thanks for hopping on, Bart. Bart Jansen: Thanks for having me.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Thanks for hopping on the podcast, Bart. Bart Jansen: Thanks for having me.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 June 2023
  • They were joined by Markus Anderson, who sat in their suite next to Meghan and hopped up to cheer when the home team scored a goal.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
  • In its second week on the tally, the viral hit hopped over the top seven songs from the week before to take the top spot.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Chick magnet Too hip to hop Heard any good yolks lately?
    Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2024
  • As a free agent, Brady was able to pick his team after hopping off the Creaky Ship Belichick.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2023
  • With the kids all hopped up on sugar, the children’s parade at 9 a.m. should be a peppy one.
    Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2023
  • Linebacker Blayne Myrick, a redshirt freshman, hopped on the loose ball.
    Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Nowadays, the kids don’t win prize money, but the five kids whose frogs hopped the farthest all won a trophy.
    Jared Quigg, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Don’t wait to hop on the crossbody trend — keep scrolling to shop more crossbody bags inspired by Katie Holmes now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Peak season runs from December to May, and the nightlife is hopping.
    Steven Casale, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Once presented with a bird on the other side of the call, the parrots would hop towards the screen, let out loud squawks, and bob their heads.
    Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 May 2024
  • Flounder and speckled gobble them up when hopped across a sand or mud flat.
    Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Ellen DeGeneres just hopped on the burn-away cake bandwagon!
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • After a few days spent lounging on the shore, join a boat tour to hop around the Bacuit Archipelago.
    Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Or island hop with flights from San Juan to Punta Cana starting at just $89 one-way.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Karen, thanks for hopping on. Karen Weintraub: Thanks for having me.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
  • Thanks for hopping on, Karen. Karen Weintraub: Thanks for having me.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The image showed William, George and Charlotte in the same arrangement, while little Louis hopped to sit on their dad’s lap.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • For one, hopping in the shower before bed cleans the skin after a day’s worth of exposure to dirt and pathogens.
    Korin Miller, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
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hop

2 of 2 noun
  • His shot took one hop on the green and spun in the hole for eagle.
    King Jemison, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Their host had to work one day and dropped them off near the port to bar hop.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2023
  • That lead lasted right up to the point of the bad hop for two runs in the sixth inning.
    Terry Monahan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2023
  • Men's Health: What hip hop artists inspired you over the years?
    Dylan “cinemasai” Green, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • All the best gifts for your friend who gets nerdy about heirloom hops.
    Griffin Sweet, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023
  • In hip hop, artists who can rhyme about a lot of things—like Dice Benoit—are poised to do well.
    C. Brandon Ogbunu, WIRED, 11 Aug. 2023
  • There’s Ladies First, a new show about women in hip hop.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023
  • For the full tour, island hop by ferry with your bike in tow.
    Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Back-foot throws, hitting receivers downfield with a hop and a flick of the wrist.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
  • In 2073, rap is considered the highest among the fine arts, so the hip hop artists are the last to go to auction.
    C. Brandon Ogbunu, WIRED, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The Lent season is coming to a close, which means Easter is just a skip and a hop away.
    Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
  • David Jolicoeur, a member of the iconic hip hop trio De La Soul, has died at the age of 54.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Franklin had to field a short hop, Hutson had a punt sail past him and Martin dropped one.
    oregonlive, 18 Mar. 2023
  • How to: Begin standing at the back of the mat with your feet under your hops and hands at your sides.
    Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Over thirty years ago hip hop inspired me to pick up a spray can.
    Jp Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Throw those in with all that candy and watch those kids do the bunny hop in delight.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The legendary singer will be a part of a hip hop tribute to the beloved video director Hype Williams.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Luis Matos took a few slow steps toward first base, followed by a pair of quick hops.
    Michael Wagaman, ajc, 24 June 2023
  • But, the vibrant looks of today’s R&B, hip hop and rap stars in music videos from the start of the year until the very end have raised the bar.
    Candace Cordelia, Essence, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The ball took an awkward hop to the backstop, though, allowing Curlis to reach.
    Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 26 May 2023
  • The hotel is a quick hop to the West End, a village filled with restaurants and bars, and even closer to some dive sites.
    Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
  • This also comes at the perfect time as this year marks the 50th anniversary of hip hop.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Pigeons and shrikes hop at the water’s edge, and butterflies float from shrub to shrub.
    Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2023
  • The latest to throw their hat into the ownership ring is hip hop icon Lil Wayne.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Roc Nation intended to pay homage to his roots and to the profound impact of hip hop.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 July 2023
  • But now, these playlists are a mix of hip hop, R&B, pop, alternative.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023
  • However, a hop, skip, and 40 minutes away is a 12-mile strip of sand known as Oak Island.
    Lindsay Tigar, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Push a button and the date hops to 2020 — and nearly every star vanishes.
    Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 2 May 2023
  • Jump into these adult Easter egg hunt ideas, and see what makes your bunny hop.
    Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 16 Feb. 2023
  • There's no better place to start your bar hop than Captain Tony's Saloon.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2023

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