feedback loop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of feedback loop
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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That feedback loop helps sharpen the framework, strengthens future calls, and keeps the focus on actual outcomes rather than on the story behind them.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The villainy isn’t coordinated, but more like a feedback loop of evil.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“As the market rallies, the value of those calls increases, and dealers must buy additional futures to hedge. This creates a self-reinforcing feedback loop that provides sustained bids to the market,” says SpotGamma.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
This raises concerns about a feedback loop that could intensify climate change.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
External events combined with mob psychology and generated a positive feedback loop.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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