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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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Kaufman and Rockwall, for example, are located right up against Dallas, while Liberty County is a hop, skip and a jump away from Harris County.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Hike to the top of Mary’s Rock for incredible views of the Shenandoah Valley, or hop on Skyline Drive for the scenic drive of a lifetime.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Native throughout North America, hops are most famously used for beer-making, but they can also be brewed into hot teas, and their flowers are highly attractive to butterflies like the red admiral.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Kaufman and Rockwall, for example, are located right up against Dallas, while Liberty County is a hop, skip and a jump away from Harris County.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Hampton climbed on a shed, then hopped on a neighbor’s roof to get a better look.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Hike to the top of Mary’s Rock for incredible views of the Shenandoah Valley, or hop on Skyline Drive for the scenic drive of a lifetime.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
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Here's why Voting closes shortly after the final competitive dance of each episode.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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The new families, arriving in long columns of vans, coaches and trucks escorted by police cars, were greeted by red banners and traditional Tibetan dances, social media footage shows.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Expand your mind and energize your body and soul by taking a leap of faith, engaging in spiritual awareness and becoming more in tune with nature and the universe.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Beyond that, the M4 Pro Mac mini was (unsurprisingly) leaps and bounds beyond its M2 Pro predecessor in every test.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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To keep it vegan, skip the dollop of yogurt on top and add a swirl of olive oil instead.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Don't skip the cream cheese frosting, which is flavored with orange zest and vanilla.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shares in Tesla, where Musk is CEO, were up more than 14.8% in afternoon trading, versus a rise in 2.4% for the S&P 500 index. And boosted by Trump’s alliance with cryptocurrency investors, bitcoin jumped to a new high and shares in Coinbase were up more than 30%.David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Holly jumped out to an early lead over Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake, though the outcome remained uncertain.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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That means some heads are going to roll at the fateful senior prom.Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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The festivities will include: Oct. 19: The Masquerade Ball, also known as an adult prom, promises dancing to the music of Roughouse.Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jones is best known for his work producing Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, or his lifelong friendship with Ray Charles, but his film scores, bouncing with energy and groove, helped inspire a rethink of what was possible with movie music.Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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At one point, a juror had her hand over her mouth watching as the camera bounced when Tejada joined the chest compressions.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the first verse, the drums march stiffly, while the bass is excitable like the cad Khan targets, popping rudely and bounding showily into the chorus.Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Most causes of bounding pulses are normal compensatory responses of the heart.Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hop. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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