as in to hop
to move with a light springing step the dog raced off and then lolloped back with a large stick in its mouth

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Recent Examples of lollop In the foreground, two sea lions lollop up a beach toward the frame, while another looks over its shoulder, apprehending, with what one imagines would be no small horror, that a killer whale has just exploded out of the Atlantic breakers behind them. Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2022
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  • Enjoy the mirror-still water from the fire ring, or hop aboard the kayaks that come with the property for a scenic paddle.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Imagine hopping aboard a train with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate in hand.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • Jones is best known for his work producing Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, or his lifelong friendship with Ray Charles, but his film scores, bouncing with energy and groove, helped inspire a rethink of what was possible with movie music.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
  • At one point, a juror had her hand over her mouth watching as the camera bounced when Tejada joined the chest compressions.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • To keep it vegan, skip the dollop of yogurt on top and add a swirl of olive oil instead.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Don't skip the cream cheese frosting, which is flavored with orange zest and vanilla.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Lollop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lollop. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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