hoops

noun

plural of hoop
as in loops
a circular strip made Christmas garlands from hoops of red and green construction paper

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Recent Examples of hoops Blackened white gold around the stones gave the settings a noticeably darker finish than conventional white-metal diamond jewelry, while the hoops themselves were yellow gold. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Thompson is eligible for a fifth year through the same lawsuit against the NCAA as Belcher and KU basketball player Tre White, who has joined the KU hoops team after receiving a preliminary injunction. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 Uber allegedly forced customers to jump through 32 hoops across 23 screens just to cancel their loyalty subscription. — Lindsay Owens, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 But for a night out on the town, dress things up with heeled knee-high boots, shiny gold hoops, and a leather clutch. — India Roby, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026 Contributor Jenelle Riley headed backstage before opening night to watch the high-stakes performers warm up with poles, hoops, ropes and more. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 The animal-free circus show blends choreography with gravity-defying acrobatics on silks and hoops. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Patients still need a doctor's prescription to get the drug from a compounding pharmacy, but won't have to jump through as many hoops since insurance is not footing the bill. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 Michael Jordan’s Jordan Brand shoes are perhaps considered the gold standard of hoops shoes as casual fashion. — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoops
  1. loops
  2. rings
  3. bands
  4. circles
  5. belts
Noun
  • Agile took that instinct and turned it into a discipline, with shorter cycles, tighter feedback loops and quicker releases.
    — Tim Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Ovener 2-pack Silicone Luggage Tags $8 at Amazon Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of loops
Noun
  • This includes health-monitoring devices such as Apple Watches and Oura rings, whose technologies have improved drastically over the years.
    — Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Adding contrast are the black counter rings and the black rubber Oysterflex strap.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of rings
Noun
  • The latter disciples included tribute bands named after Gallagher songs like Continental Op, Crest of a Wave, Edged In Blue, Moonchild, and the Mississippi Sheiks.
    — Ed Christman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Most of these multiyear agreements lock in selling-price bands, with floor and ceiling prices, while some agreements rely on periodic price negotiations based on market pricing.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of bands
Noun
  • Advertisement In many circles, the first mention of climate policy in the EU tends to be a discussion about backtracking.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The death in a helicopter crash of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three others has reverberated across government and industry circles on the continent, as investigators began examining what caused the aircraft to go down.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of circles
Noun
  • Palace wall paintings, floral motifs and intricate carvings are used in modern forms for silver and champagne gold anchor statement earrings, layered necklaces, cuffs, rings, brooches and belts.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Rulebook Is Behind The Technology Seat belts did not become standard because manufacturers volunteered.
    — Alan Rencher, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of belts

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“Hoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoops. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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