hopper

[hop-er] / ˈhɒp ər /

NOUN

action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

activity deal force life movement operation plan process reaction response

STRONG

agility alacrity alertness animation ballgame bit business bustle commotion dash energy enterprise flurry functioning game happening hoopla industry liveliness motion occupation power proposition racket rush scene spirit stir stunt turmoil vigor vim vitality vivacity

WEAK

big idea in the works

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness inaction inactivity

STRONG

calm calmness dullness harmony indolence laziness lethargy peace quiet repose rest slowness stillness

WEAK

apathy inertia stoppage

NOUN

container

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bag bottle bowl box bucket can canister capsule carton crate dish jar jug kettle package packet pail pot pouch sack storage tank tub utensil vase vessel vial

STRONG

alembic beaker bin bunker caisson canteen carafe cask casket cauldron chamber chest churn cistern cradle crock ewer firkin flask hamper hod hutch jeroboam magnum pit pod poke pottery purse receptacle reliquary repository sac scuttle stein vat

WEAK

humidor

NOUN

receptacle

Synonyms

STRONG

bowl box holder repository vessel wastebasket

Example Sentences

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"We've got a lot of things in the hopper," he said.

From BBC

“This creates a strong platform to invest with discipline into our distinctive deep hopper of oil & gas opportunities,” BP said.

From MarketWatch

However, earlier in 2025, job stayers actually saw more wage growth than job hoppers.

From MarketWatch

But in August and September, job hoppers once again had more significant pay gains.

From MarketWatch