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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

He’s hopping in a car next Sunday with his wife, saying goodbye to a North Hollywood house that’s been in his family since 1952 and driving 3,300 miles to his new home in Greenville, S.C.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

“Hang on,” she gasps, pausing and hopping on one foot as she removes a shoe.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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