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as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the creek lapped along through the ravine before collecting in the pond
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as in overlaps
to lie over parts of one another
the armadillo's plates lap tightly so as to form a protective shield
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as in wraps
to surround or cover closely
this recording of the symphony is sure to lap listeners in stereophonic bliss
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Recent Examples of laps
Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Throughout the season, Kyle Larson showed impressive performance, leading a total of 1,700 laps, which was notably more than his closest competitor, Christopher Bell.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Viking Mississippi does not have a spa or even a gym, but the wraparound Promenade Deck does offer a place for walking laps.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
The birthday boy and his big sister Sterling Skye, 3, each sat between one of their parents’ laps.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to this, Smith celebrated 17 top-five finishes, leading numerous laps across various tracks.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The team collectively secured 34 top-10 results, 14 top-five finishes, and led 374 laps.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Following her mother’s example of serving others, Yancy still remembers fondly when her 11- or 12-year-old self swam 325 laps at the old downtown YMCA on Grand Circus Park with her friend Kelly to raise money to send other kids to Camp Cavell in Lexington.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2024
One of the bestest boys there are, this cute little pup rides well in the car, walks beautifully on a leash, is potty trained, and loves nothing more than cuddling up in the laps of all his people friends.
—Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jimmie Johnson claimed victory for the team at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, winning his third consecutive race by leading only the final 17 laps.
—Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Throughout the season, Kyle Larson showed impressive performance, leading a total of 1,700 laps, which was notably more than his closest competitor, Christopher Bell.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Viking Mississippi does not have a spa or even a gym, but the wraparound Promenade Deck does offer a place for walking laps.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
The birthday boy and his big sister Sterling Skye, 3, each sat between one of their parents’ laps.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to this, Smith celebrated 17 top-five finishes, leading numerous laps across various tracks.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The team collectively secured 34 top-10 results, 14 top-five finishes, and led 374 laps.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Following her mother’s example of serving others, Yancy still remembers fondly when her 11- or 12-year-old self swam 325 laps at the old downtown YMCA on Grand Circus Park with her friend Kelly to raise money to send other kids to Camp Cavell in Lexington.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2024
One of the bestest boys there are, this cute little pup rides well in the car, walks beautifully on a leash, is potty trained, and loves nothing more than cuddling up in the laps of all his people friends.
—Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Laps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laps. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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