the loop

noun

: a group of people who know about or have influence or control over something
She wants to stay in the loop as these changes are being considered.
He claims that he was kept out of the loop when the decision to sell the company was being made.

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Close the loop by telling customers what changed because of their input. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 My favorite part about this sleeveless set has to be the loop yarn texture, which makes for a super soft feel and trendy look. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026 How humans become this dull node in the loop reviewing AI output. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026 These individuals receive a task, handle the necessary steps and close the loop. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the loop

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“The loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20loop. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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