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noun

Definition of loopsnext
plural of loop
as in hoops
a circular strip cut the paper into narrow strips, and then paste those into loops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of loop
as in spirals

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  1. hoops
  2. bands
  3. belts
  4. sweeps
Noun
  • In particular, that region of the world has seen an uptick in interest for hoops, with over 15 million basketball fans consuming NBA content, the most among any professional US sports league.
    Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Here’s a rundown on who qualifies for a test-free renewal and the hoops seniors still need to jump through.
    Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of hoops
Noun
  • However, Metzger’s initial use was for a light show at performances by Cream, Pink Floyd, and other rock bands.
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • However, Metzger’s initial use was for a light show at performances by Cream, Pink Floyd, and other rock bands.
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of bands
Noun
  • The players’ experience ranges from people who have never played organized basketball to those who have years of ball under their belts.
    Frankie de la Cretaz, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The players’ experience ranges from people who have never played organized basketball to those who have years of ball under their belts.
    Frankie de la Cretaz, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of belts
Verb
  • When a plague of unprecedented virulence sweeps the globe, the human race is all but wiped out.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Brooklyn shakes off its jetlag and sweeps the mixed to get a big win over #2 SoCal.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of sweeps
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loops

loopy

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