hoop

as in loop
a circular strip made Christmas garlands from hoops of red and green construction paper

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Recent Examples of hoop For the basketball lover in your home, this easy-to-install over-the-door basketball hoop is on sale for $30. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024 These versatile hoop earrings can be dressed up or down to complement any outfit. Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024 Rounding out the collection are footwear and accessories such as animal print ballet flats, black ankle booties, rhinestone bags, snake hoop earrings and belts, maxi stone rings and other statement pieces. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024 News to Know Gamecocks’ 43-game winning streak snapped No. 5 UCLA beat No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 yesterday, ending the reigning national champion’s streak of 43 straight victories and sending a jolt through women’s college hoops. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hoop 
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Noun
  • In the end, these two points form a bit of a feedback loop, almost like an endless cycle of change and growth.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
  • By creating feedback loops, organizations can ensure their systems remain adaptable and effective over time.
    Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Earlier this year, French, Italian, and Swiss police forces teamed up to bust a ring of wine fraudsters who were selling counterfeited Grand Cru wines (the premier designation of quality in French wine) for up to €15,000 a bottle.
    Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
  • As of April, Mizuhara had net losses of $40.2 million with the ring, the complaint states.
    Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • With a six-piece band behind her, ROSÉ turned Fallon’s iconic studio into her own concert venue.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Peppiatt identified a bit with DJ, the relatively straight school teacher who joins the band and picks up their nasty habits.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Lost among the headlines and hand-wringing in media circles, though, is the fact that — to some extent, at least — craters like this pop up after every presidential election.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Unconventional relationships could arise from your social circles or perhaps an unexpected source that brings excitement to your love life.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • That includes a wide hip belt to take the weight off of the shoulders, enough space for a three-liter water bladder, and side pockets to store an extra layer for shifting weather patterns.
    Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Gomez paired a white T-shirt with dark wash jeans and a suede belt, layering on a peak lapel coat from Madewell’s recent collaboration with Alexa Chung.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Charbonnet was selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, just one season after Seattle selected Walker in the very same round.
    Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Newsweek will be back with another round of hints and tips for each new game.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024

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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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