lope 1 of 2

verb

Definition of lopenext
as in to hop
to move with a light springing step the jogger happily loped along, just enjoying the fresh morning air

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lope

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noun

as in bounce

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Recent Examples of lope
Verb
The little truck can launch off the line after chirping all four tires, but also cruises comfortably thanks to smooth transmission shift points that keep the engine at a low, loping idle. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Super speedy folks may need to make a few adjustments, and yep, using one might require a bit more mental toughness than loping through a scenic park or by a waterfront vista. — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
The pop mélange builds to a lope then decelerates for the chorus, all while retaining enormous swagger. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 12 May 2023 Reum, a boyish and buoyant Midwesterner in navy sweats, lopes into the room to check on his wife. — Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for lope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lope
  1. hop
  2. bounce
  3. skip
  4. leap
Verb
  • Carriacou also has an impressive lineup of events throughout the year, including its own Carnival celebration every February and a famed regatta, giving travelers plenty of reasons to hop on the ferry or flight from Grenada. Petite Martinique The island of Petite Martinique is, indeed, petite.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Cozens quickly hopped on a flight and arrived in Ottawa by 9 p.m. ET Friday.
    — Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of hop
Noun
  • The decline would look even worse — if not for a bounce in recent sessions.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The element of luck in the draft selection process often provides a conundrum to NBA executives, who are terrified of taking a major swing only to have their future determined by an unlucky bounce of a ping-pong ball.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of bounce
Verb
  • Lawyers are telling immigrants to prepare Lawyers cannot advise clients to simply skip the meetings, which would lead to deportation orders.
    — Sophia Tareen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Cook at home: Prepare meals at home using fresh ingredients when possible. Eat regular meals: Avoid skipping meals, and instead prioritize meal and snack times to maintain stable blood sugar levels and prevent overeating.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of skip
Noun
  • Pop-Up Stores Bring Retail Theater To Life Before taking the leap and opening permanent store locations, relatively young brands ill organize pop-ups for a limited amount of time to cement customer interaction.
    — Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • George's tenure at TSU is in line with a trend of NFL greats taking on head coaching jobs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), before making the leap to a school that competes at the FBS level.
    — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
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