loops 1 of 2

noun

plural of loop
as in hoops
a circular strip cut the paper into narrow strips, and then paste those into loops

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loops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of loop
as in spirals

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Recent Examples of loops
Noun
Instead, businesses need to pay attention to AI-specific metrics such as data drift, hallucinations, reasoning loops and token consumption. — Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The production is a rattling junk drawer of circuit-bent thrift-store keyboards, dusty drum machines, and unintuitive loops, and KTO combines them into head-scratching, shouldn’t-work grooves. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 Black silhouette black silhouette black silhouette in viral loops. — Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 What’s more, they’re made from performance fabric, include belt loops and side-seam pockets for stashing small items, and rival Kidman’s. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026 Carousel music mixed with the thunderous roar of roller coaster carts exploding through dizzying loops and heart-stopping drops. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 These accelerating and intensifying changes could raise the risk of reinforcing feedback loops and crossing tipping points—critical thresholds that, when crossed, can lead to accelerating and often irreversible environmental changes. — Simmone Shah, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 Goliath uses a sheer drop from 200 feet (61 meters) to reach top speeds of 70 mph (112 kph) and focuses on velocity and downhill plunges rather than turning riders upside down through loops or corkscrews. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Come for the trippy time loops and strange variant worlds, stay for the exceptional acting and drama! — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loops
  1. hoops
  2. spirals
  3. bands
  4. coils
  5. rings
  6. circles
  7. belts
  8. rounds
Noun
  • Of course, many fans already pay for cable or other services, lowering the additional cost come hoops season.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Allowing the dress to speak for itself, Megan wore minimal jewelry, which included silver hoops and a diamond bracelet.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of hoops
Verb
  • The film, which premiered in competition at Venice Film Festival earlier this month, centers on a mother-daughter relationship that spirals out of control following a shocking revelation.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Together, the pair launch an underground fight club that quickly spirals out of control.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Definition of spirals
Noun
  • Three people were rescued from high waters rushing through the Pacoima Wash on Thursday morning in the San Fernando Valley as the Los Angeles area continues to experience bands of heavy rain and flooding.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Settlers bypassed local tribal bands and elevated a single Montaukett sachem to sign away vast tracts of land.
    — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bands
Verb
  • Refrigerator Coils The condenser coils responsible for keeping your appliance functioning become covered in dust over time.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
  • Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • The light fixtures, furniture, carpet, utensils and even the napkin rings all matched.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The assistant coaches were handed boxes without rings inside, though they are expected to receive rings later on.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rings
Verb
  • The camera swoops over the course while Brady is at the top of his ladder and then circles its lens back after passing.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Cassiopeia circles Polaris as Earth rotates, so its orientation changes through the night.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of circles
Noun
  • Despite the Cougars’ shaky start, with all that Pac-12 prestige, exposure and, importantly, financial income under both teams’ belts, does either have an inherent advantage over the conference’s newcomers?
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Missy MacIvor was hogtied with belts from her dresser drawers.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of belts
Verb
  • Ant Design rounds out the Apex V2 with a few extra features, starting with a ruler marked in inches and millimeters on the chassis.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Li rounds out 2026 with a third cash prize, $300,000 from the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and further mentorship from industry experts.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rounds

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“Loops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loops. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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