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hopping

[hop-ing] / ˈhɒp ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
humming
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




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Sidewalk closures, fence hopping and rerouting were common for these experimental pedestrians who often concluded that this is not a good plan for getting to the World Cup.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“From a young age, you’re hopping in a cage and getting balls chucked at you.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Devenney is "hopping" with excitement about the work.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Some are whimsical, like a handful of bunnies hopping on a trampoline.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The “game” was to make the banana shoes burp-squeak out a tune by hopping, skipping, and tap-dancing the notes.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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