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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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It hops from tone to tone, and goes on a little long, in the modern manner, which dilutes the suspense.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

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 yanks the emergency break and the lever that pops open the trunk before he hops out.

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

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