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as in dance
a social gathering for dancing
back in those days taking someone to the school hop was a big deal
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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
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Recent Examples of hop
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Spread out over three floors, guests can relax in the library by an open fireplace, get competitive in the games room, or hop between various saunas.
—Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 12 Dec. 2024
The shooter, who was wearing a mask, fled the scene on foot and later hopped on a bicycle into Central Park.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
My morkie [a cross between a Maltese and Yorkshire terrier dog] parks herself and then does a lil hop for good measure!
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Spread out over three floors, guests can relax in the library by an open fireplace, get competitive in the games room, or hop between various saunas.
—Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
The biggest barriers to diversity in the Legislature are the tremendous power of public sector unions in crushing critics and the insatiable need of longtime politicians to hop from office to office.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 12 Dec. 2024
The shooter, who was wearing a mask, fled the scene on foot and later hopped on a bicycle into Central Park.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
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In the late 20th century, Jackson was at the peak of his career and had gained the undisputed title of King of Pop, representing his dominance in music, dance and holistic credibility as a well-rounded performer.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The attack at a small dance and yoga studio on the first day of summer vacation sparked rioting across England and Northern Ireland fueled by far-right activists that lasted a week.Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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On the other side of the coin, popular tourist locations such as Hawaii welcomed new hotels including Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, Oahu. Solo Travel Solo travel continues to grow by leaps and bounds.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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One of the most popular writers who made this leap recently was Colleen Hoover.Angela George, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Before their departure, encourage team members to scale back or even skip checking email if possible during the holidays.Michael Timmes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Although Swift skipped the Kansas City Chiefs’ Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the superstar has still been showing her support.Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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On Saturday, a 48-year-old woman died after trying to jump overboard from a Princess Cruises ship en route back to Florida after traveling around the Caribbean.Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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Whitening toothpaste won't make your teeth instantly jump several shades brighter than an in-office treatment might.Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Intracoastal Waterway property started life as a mid-1950s Phillips 66 gas station, then steadily expanded, adding an eatery and then a resort hotel, and cementing its place as the singular 1960s-era Fort Lauderdale setting to celebrate special events from Mother’s Day to proms to weddings.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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On Wednesday, ’80s songstress Taylor Dayne showed up to perform two songs for Joan Vassos’s first group date, which mimicked a prom night straight out of the John Hughes canon.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Instead, when Jamie Vardy was sent flying through on goal in the ninth minute, Jose Sa raced outside his area and blocked the bouncing ball with his chest, instead of accidentally with his hand.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sure, the Chiefs have won multiple games on their last possession, and the ball has bounced their way plenty of times – literally and figuratively.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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On the way out, a pair of deer crossed our path, bounding gracefully over the snow embankments.Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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