the loop

noun

: a group of people who know about or have influence or control over something
She wants to stay in the loop as these changes are being considered.
He claims that he was kept out of the loop when the decision to sell the company was being made.

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But in any case, momentum towards automation—often without a human in the loop—is building across many fields. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025 Wrapbook says its acquisition bridges that gap, connecting planning and financial execution to close the loop from scheduling to spending decisions. Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Dec. 2025 Staying in the loop empowers you to make informed decisions regarding outdoor engagements during air quality alerts. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025 Davis said upon completion in 2027, the loop will offer at least 20 stations built across the city, claiming passengers can arrive at any stop in ten minutes or less. Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the loop

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“The loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20loop. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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