1
as in dance
a social gathering for dancing
back in those days taking someone to the school hop was a big deal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
2
as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the frog hopped back into the pond the bus stopped, a lone passenger hopped on, and the driver continued on his way
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hop
Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 3 May 2026
Hip-hop, banda and pop are at the forefront for shows happening this month.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The Hondius’ island hopping cruise The World Health Organization said Tuesday that MV Hondius left Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1 and visited Antarctica and several isolated islands.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hop
Noun
After a group of glamorous bell hops brought out suitcases filled with silver flasks that were handed out to the audience.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 3 May 2026
Hip-hop, banda and pop are at the forefront for shows happening this month.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Verb
Why May is perfect for star-hopping Early May is ideal for going app-free.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The Hondius’ island hopping cruise The World Health Organization said Tuesday that MV Hondius left Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1 and visited Antarctica and several isolated islands.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
Noun
-
The black box has been known as the Hex Theater and has already hosted several performances including the annual springtime Wesleyan student dance performance.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
-
This all sounds terrific, but the devil is in the dance.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
After seeing spot duty as a freshman, Blanco made a leap last season in her full year as a varsity starter.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
-
The next step for the Bruins is more of a leap.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Verb
-
Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
-
That means that the only official Cocteau Twins live release skips right over the most revered period of the band’s history.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
Verb
-
After the United States and Iran failed to agree on the peace proposal on May 10, oil prices jumped $3 a barrel.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
-
Sony — The stock jumped more than 6% after the company announced a joint venture with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to develop and manufacture image sensors.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Noun
-
Last May, the Ghostbusters actress shared another rare glimpse of Vivian as the high schooler headed off to her prom.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
-
But his entire focus was on his upcoming graduation in June — especially his prom with his girlfriend, Gigi, his mother said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
Junior third baseman Julianna Kouba bounced a two-run single through the right side of the infield in the top of the seventh to account for the winning margin for the North Stars.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
-
When Sassuolo suffered relegation in 2024, the club kept the team together and bounced straight back up under World Cup winner Fabio Grosso.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
Ticket discounts end Wednesday, and full-price tickets will be on sale while supplies last, according to the festival website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
-
Bentley and Kwedar will also develop a slate with up-and-coming filmmakers selected from the world’s top festivals and film schools.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Verb
-
The commission's website says the Sargasso Sea is a 2 million square mile open ocean ecosystem, bounded by the circulating currents of the North Atlantic Gyre, one of five sea gyres which are geographic rotating currents.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
-
Its southern limit is largely bounded by Golden Triangle Boulevard east of Interstate 35W and Big Fossil Creek west of the interstate.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
