LOOPS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of loop

as in spirals

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straightens

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Recent Examples of loops

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 Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2026 The truly devout will make 108 loops, as the number is spiritually important in Buddhism. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Rather than forcing you to adapt to a permanently stitched grid of elastic loops, the M3 utilizes heavy-duty, modular pages. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 On a denim jacket, belt loops are elongated and individually placed, turning the hardwearing item into something more decorative. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Instead of splintering, the waves naturally organize themselves into repeating geometric loops. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 The blade of the knife rolls forward and backward, loops of green onion gathering in a pyramid beside my father’s wrist. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

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Noun

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

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

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

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

Verb

Separately in the episode, River (Jack Lowden) and Sid (Olivia Cooke) are on the run from a pair of assassins, while the rest of the team circles the wagons en route to a safe house.

— Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Travelling roughly 300 miles (483 kilometers) above Earth's surface at about 17,000 mph (27,000 kph), Hubble circles the planet roughly 15 times per day, which is about one lap every 95 minutes.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 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

Verb

Tyson Bagent is Williams’ usual backup, while the journeyman Keenum rounds out the depth in the room.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Hyatt Regency Aruba rounds out its culinary offerings with a juice bar and pizza truck on the beach, a breakfast buffet, an outdoor café, and a pier serving cocktails and light snacks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

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