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adjective

ˈlüpt How to pronounce looped (audio)
Definition of loopednext
as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol they were looped by the end of the party, so the host called a cab to take them home

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looped

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verb

past tense of loop
as in curled

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Recent Examples of looped
Adjective
The soft, looped fabric has been a fixture in showrooms and on social media for years now. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026 But now, the curious will be greeted by a short, looped video of Stone in a tight close-up, straining to smile and appear pleasant. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026 The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for looped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looped
  1. drunk
  2. curled
  3. drunken
  4. coiled
  5. fried
  6. spiraled
  7. wet
  8. circled
Adjective
  • Patel also directed Wilkins’ security detail to escort one of her allegedly drunk friends home after a night out in Nashville, MS Now reported in December 2025.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There were half-drunk espresso martinis on nearly every surface after Heather Dubrow tried to drink the bartender out of coffee.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of drunk
Verb
  • After the break, Croatia's defense was sliced open again on a quick break and Elliot Anderson curled in a cross from the right and Kane slid in at the back post for a poacher's finish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • With the rains the park has had lately, the leaves were relaxed and not curled into their dry weather posture.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of curled
Adjective
  • Afterward, when the women go to take a group photo, a drunken Luann pushes her way to the front, and Gizelle finally confronts her.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • He’d been sent to prison in 2009 after multiple drunken driving offenses.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of drunken
Verb
  • The song stays coiled, neither tightening its grip nor exploding into noise.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • For the past 860,000 years, its shell has coiled almost exclusively to the right.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of coiled
Adjective
  • Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fried
Verb
  • His comeback album, Bully, was released in March after several years in which the rap superstar and tabloid regular’s life spiraled into chaos.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Negotiations between the company and the Pentagon spiraled in February after the two sides failed to agree on how the military could use its models.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of spiraled
Adjective
  • Dry cat food contained roughly three times more lead than wet or air-dried products.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the wild, it’s most often found in wet areas, but it’s known to be able to tolerate drought in a garden.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio might have this one circled to get some revenge against the Bears.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, Schwab took a pitch right on the play and pulled up to throw as Drew circled out of the pocket to the left.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of circled

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“Looped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looped. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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