as in to hop
to move with a light springing step the dog raced off and then lolloped back with a large stick in its mouth

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Recent Examples of lollop In the foreground, two sea lions lollop up a beach toward the frame, while another looks over its shoulder, apprehending, with what one imagines would be no small horror, that a killer whale has just exploded out of the Atlantic breakers behind them. Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2022
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  • Another tip is to apply the cleansing oil before hopping into a steamy shower to open up the pores.
    Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
  • And when screen time is over, ideally, your little one will hop off the couch inspired to start a creative building project of their own.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • The ball bounced straight to Altuve, who secured it without issue.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • When Stephanie told her daughter the news, Elena bounced up and down and cried tears of joy.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • In a practical sense, the move will allow Adams to skip directly to the general election in November, giving him more time to campaign unencumbered by the weight of his criminal charges.
    ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
  • While often skipped for the sake of time, a base of the best eyeshadow primer is crucial to ensure your work stays put throughout the day.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Lollop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lollop. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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