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as in hoop
a circular strip cut the paper into narrow strips, and then paste those into loops

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verb

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Recent Examples of loop
Noun
Marck uses video loops, screens and clever framing to bring his subjects to life. Martin Vassolo, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024 Continue this process until all kernels are threaded, and tie a loop and knot at the end to secure the popcorn. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
While recalling the series of events leading up to the reveal, Brynn claimed that Erin had looped her in on the joke. Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Your guide to the most interesting — and consequential — races in all 50 states How many days until Election Day? Catch up on presidential campaign news: Week of Oct. 27 The candidates have largely spent their final campaign efforts looping through the swing states for campaign appearances. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loop 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loop
Noun
  • This year, Clarkson rocked a black suede coat with super-fluffy shearling trim at the lapels, cuffs, and hem, finishing the look with black boots and gleaming silver hoops.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • After a short ride to a sandy gaming area, our six-year-old was quickly immersed in singing, dancing, prayers, and athletic contests: jumping, racing, throwing a stick through a moving hoop, and more.
    Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • His adult life spiraled into homelessness, psychiatric hospitalizations, drug abuse and criminal convictions, including for assaulting people at subway stations.
    PHILIP MARCELO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • His adult life spiraled into homelessness, psychiatric hospitalizations, drug abuse and criminal convictions, including assaults at subway stations.
    Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • As of April, Mizuhara had net losses of $40.2 million with the ring, the complaint states.
    Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Earlier this year, French, Italian, and Swiss police forces teamed up to bust a ring of wine fraudsters who were selling counterfeited Grand Cru wines (the premier designation of quality in French wine) for up to €15,000 a bottle.
    Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The large nonvenomous constrictor captures its prey by ambushing it before coiling around it.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Despite its name, what this place has is the widest variety of börek, flaky pastry topped with seeds and coiled around fillings like feta, spinach, and potato.
    Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • With a six-piece band behind her, ROSÉ turned Fallon’s iconic studio into her own concert venue.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The beloved rock band returns to the top 40 region on two different charts in the United Kingdom this week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Raising questions of multi-layered identity in convulsive times, the Copia Final standout looks to have several sales agents circling it.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The guy who almost single-handedly sent Sean Payton circling another parking lot came out on the Browns’ first play of the evening — a 44-yard jaunt over the middle — and never left.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Gomez paired a white T-shirt with dark wash jeans and a suede belt, layering on a peak lapel coat from Madewell’s recent collaboration with Alexa Chung.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That includes a wide hip belt to take the weight off of the shoulders, enough space for a three-liter water bladder, and side pockets to store an extra layer for shifting weather patterns.
    Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Inside, a double-height foyer displaying a curving staircase leads to a high-ceilinged living room centered around a bespoke fireplace adorned with a vintage mantel by Jamb of London.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • It’s decorated in shades of wood and white, with gently curving ceilings (a little cavelike, a little nautical) and walls dotted with interesting, mismatched pieces of art.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024

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“Loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loop. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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