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Another word for loop

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Noun

  1. A length of line folded over and joined at the ends so as to form a curve or circle

    See also:

    straight

  2. A group of athletic teams that play each other

    See also:

    group

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Another word for loop

Noun
  1. See also:

    circle

Verb

  1. To form a loop

    See also:

    bend

  2. To be in the form of a loop

    See also:

    circle

Idioms:

    knock (or throw) for a loop

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Sentence Examples

  • She turned and captured his neck in the loop of her arms.

  • She may be out of the loop for a short time.

  • Something tugged on her belt loop and Alex swung her around, jerking her into his embrace.

  • There were a number of different routes, but the Deans chose the two-mile town site loop, a nearly flat path that first traversed a scented pine forest and then opened to a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.

  • He wasn't happy to be left out of the loop but at least he believed me and came around.

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