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  • present tense form of hoop (3rd person singular).
  • plural of hoop.
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hoops

NOUN
basketball
Synonyms


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Ozuna said that her daughter, the kindergarten teacher, holds a college degree and is working toward becoming a certified teacher but has struggled to get through a series of financial hoops.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

It’s a deceptively simple title for a role that will soon have her spinning from hoops and being thrown high into the air — not to mention singing, dancing and acting alongside the ensemble.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Physical activity and movement, like playing freeze tag or shooting hoops during recess, can improve information processing, executive function, attention, and memory, research suggests.

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026

Whether it was bustling over for another try in cherry and white hoops at Wembley or crushing the Aussies at Sydney Cricket Ground, Boston was a blur of speed, footwork and power.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Old-fashioned wooden hoops instantly appeared on the floor in front of every student.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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