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hoops

NOUN
basketball
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The Hoops have amassed 13 titles in the last 14 years during a miserable era for Rangers since their demotion to the fourth tier of Scottish football after going bust in 2012.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

Much like its kiddie counterpart, Chuck’s Arcade offers a blend of retro and modern amusements — classics like Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat sit alongside newer fare like Halo and Connect Four Hoops.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

UK captains Stephen "Hoops" Hooper, Neil Thomas and Gemma Barnes received the official flag to signify the exchange from Whistler and Vancouver to Birmingham.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2025

Mason, a 6-foot-5 sophomore guard, initially told 24/7 High School Hoops and On3.com he plans to play at Washington.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

Hoops were gathering along the rail fence, looking in at him.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara