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as in to hop
to move with a light springing step the jogger happily loped along, just enjoying the fresh morning air

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lope

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noun

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Recent Examples of lope
Verb
The little truck can launch off the line after chirping all four tires, but also cruises comfortably thanks to smooth transmission shift points that keep the engine at a low, loping idle. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Super speedy folks may need to make a few adjustments, and yep, using one might require a bit more mental toughness than loping through a scenic park or by a waterfront vista. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
Recounting this memory at the house in Braddock, Fetterman pauses our conversation and lopes back to the bedroom to retrieve the Post-its. Molly Ball, Time, 20 July 2023 The pop mélange builds to a lope then decelerates for the chorus, all while retaining enormous swagger. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 12 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for lope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lope
Verb
  • And when screen time is over, ideally, your little one will hop off the couch inspired to start a creative building project of their own.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Another tip is to apply the cleansing oil before hopping into a steamy shower to open up the pores.
    Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Soldiers returning home, economic prosperity, and societal shifts gave rise to the bounce in births.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • According to congressional trade disclosures, Greene scooped up shares in tech and retail giants like , Dell, and Lululemon—just in time for the bounce when Trump paused the tariffs days later.
    Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But there are instances when patients may be able to skip the test or opt for a method that doesn’t expose them to radiation, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound.
    Jamie Ducharme, Health, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Shark is hosting an epic sale with discounts across its most popular models, and these deals up to 51% off are too good to skip.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And the Steelers — the team oddsmakers and some in league circles believe could be interested in moving up from No. 21 for a QB — don’t have a history of making those types of big leaps very often.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Friday night represented Lee’s initial trip back to Boston since taking the head coaching reins of the Charlotte Hornets in June, making the leap from an assistant under Joe Mazzulla into the big chair at the end of the bench.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2025

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“Lope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lope. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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