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as in dance
a social gathering for dancing
back in those days taking someone to the school hop was a big deal
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as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
the frog hopped back into the pond the bus stopped, a lone passenger hopped on, and the driver continued on his way
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Recent Examples of hop
Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 25 June 2025
The central banker's comments on the interest rate outlook caught the attention of financial markets, where stock prices got a hop and futures markets bolstered what are still low odds the central bank will cut rates when the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee meets at the end of July.
—Michael S. Derby, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Some bosses hopped in the back of random pickup trucks, while others took off on foot into the Appalachian hills, risking mud stains on their precious Italian loafers.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Mamdani also had a notable side hustle in the local hip hop scene, rapping under the moniker Young Cardamom and later Mr. Cardamom.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 25 June 2025
The central banker's comments on the interest rate outlook caught the attention of financial markets, where stock prices got a hop and futures markets bolstered what are still low odds the central bank will cut rates when the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee meets at the end of July.
—Michael S. Derby, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Verb
Residents and travelers in London can hop on a 66-minute direct train from London Paddington to Kemble.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Some bosses hopped in the back of random pickup trucks, while others took off on foot into the Appalachian hills, risking mud stains on their precious Italian loafers.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
Noun
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The two stars looked alike, even dressing in head-to-toe black as James showed off his dance moves.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The section, which will highlight theater, dance, music, art exhibits, festivals and other cultural events planned for the 2025-26 season, will be published online at OrlandoSentinel.com at the end of August and in the print newspaper’s Aug. 29 Calendar sections.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Get involved in a network of small business owners who have made the leap.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Unless the Pistons have another massive leap in store, there isn’t a team rising through the ranks that inspires unmitigated confidence in their postseason chops.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Most experts recommend skipping lead paint removal and instead opting for encapsulation, so your safest bet may be to score the paint enough to open the window without removing it altogether.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Young people are most inclined to DIY, with about 2 in 3 Gen Z and Millennial homeowners skipping professional help to save money.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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In 2024, Wimbledon’s viewership in India jumped 176%, hitting 36.3 million across TV and digital.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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As a whole, Rhea County’s population jumped nearly 10% over the past decade, from 31,809 in 2010 to 34,759 last year, according to U.S. Census numbers.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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The watch is in effect from 4-11 p.m. 2:15 p.m.: JCPS cancels after-school activities, proms still on Jefferson County Public Schools has cancelled after-school activities for May 16 due to the risk for severe weather, district officials announced on social media.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Cruz was not the only one who was excited to have prom at such an iconic location.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Amazon $350 Target Sony’s hallowed WH-1000XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) headphones have been bouncing up and down in price since the XM5 was released.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Choi sees a larger change coming to smartphones in the future that involves relying on AI agents to accomplish tasks, like watching a movie, sharing a recipe or booking a vacation, instead of bouncing between apps.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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This can include exploding upward with a vertical jump, bounding side to side, or swiftly changing directions.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Thanks to his coveted slot, Young bounds up the charts in the United Kingdom, as such a coveted slot can lead to a huge uptick in consumption.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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