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hoops Synonyms

Another word for hoops

Choosing another word for hoops depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Plural form of hoop; circular bands of metal, wood, or plastic, especially those used to bind the staves of casks or tubs, or used as toys and sporting equipment.

Usage Example

"The children spent the afternoon rolling plastic rings across the playground."

Strongest
rings
Strong
bands
loops

• noun (Context 2)

An informal term for the game of basketball.

Usage Example

"A group of friends gathered at the neighborhood park after school to play a quick game of basketball."

Strongest
basketball
b-ball

• verb (Context 3)

To bind, encircle, or fasten something with a circular band or ring (third-person singular present tense of hoop).

Usage Example

"The cooper carefully bands each oak barrel to ensure it remains watertight during aging."

Strong
bands
encircles
rings
girds

• Nearby Words

hooper
hoopla
hooplike
hoops
hoopskirt
hoopster
hooray

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hoops. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hoops
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