hops
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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As a recently fledged bird hops around on the ground, unfamiliar choughs swoop down and gently herd it away to join them—that’s how desperate these birds are for helpers.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
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
Jonesy actually hops a couple of times, excited.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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