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hopping

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




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Before humans travel there, the space agency wants to send robotic landers and hopping drones to explore and map the Moon's challenging terrain.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Devenney is "hopping" with excitement about the work.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That’s the last thing they need, me hopping onto the bandwagon with Timmy C. and Benji Stiller, and getting ideas about the first championship in more than 50 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Mr. Kravitz tore off the shoe and began hopping about on one foot.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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