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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Red Eye’s autonomy—its ability to decide, react, and dominate without a human in the loop—heralds a shift in warfare’s DNA.
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Amir Husain, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Start at the town of Willow City, and follow the loop.
plan your trip
Guadalupe River
This beloved Texas river is known far and wide for its beauty and winding curves that are popular for tubing in the spring and summer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Getting them on board with a major company transformation means treating them like adults and keeping them in the loop.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
So, until such models are learned or discovered, there will always be a need for a human in the loop.
4) Humans must have agency over machines.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Amir Husain, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Start at the town of Willow City, and follow the loop.
plan your trip
Guadalupe River
This beloved Texas river is known far and wide for its beauty and winding curves that are popular for tubing in the spring and summer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Getting them on board with a major company transformation means treating them like adults and keeping them in the loop.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
So, until such models are learned or discovered, there will always be a need for a human in the loop.
4) Humans must have agency over machines.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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