hops

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Clocky, a wheeled device that made its debut about 20 years ago, hops off a bedside table and beeps as it zooms around the room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

At one point, TikToker and artist Adamn Killa hops on the mic and says, “If you a Filipino baddie, this is for you,” before doing his viral dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

But those same hops have a considerable cost in terms of speed.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

Brewers charging extra for beer because hops, grains and aluminum are more expensive.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

Mr. Stanley hops past me and grabs a glass beaker thing from the back shelf.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell