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Synonyms

hops

British  
/ hɒps /

plural noun

  1. the dried ripe flowers, esp the female flowers, of the hop plant, used to give a bitter taste to beer

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At one point, TikToker and artist Adamn Killa hops on the mic and says “If you a Filipino baddie, this is for you,” before doing his viral dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

The worker hops on an electric bike and zips through the streets to make deliveries, often in a big rush to meet their delivery deadlines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

But those same hops have a considerable cost in terms of speed.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

Brewers charging extra for beer because hops, grains and aluminum are more expensive.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

He goes around to the other side of the car and hops in next to María.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

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