Looped

To form or move in a loop or series of loops; to encircle something, or to repeat a section of something. It can refer to physical actions like bending a rope or visual actions like recording a sequence of video or audio and replaying it continuously. Figuratively, it can describe repetitive patterns of behavior, thought, or action. The term emphasizes the cyclical or circular nature of the action or process, implying a return to the starting point.

Looped meaning with examples

• The skilled acrobat looped the silk ribbons around his wrists and ankles, creating intricate patterns in the air. He then used the looped fabric to perform a series of daring flips and turns. The audience was mesmerized by the elegant movement of the looped ribbons, contrasting powerfully with the acrobat’s strength and finesse.
• The programming code contained a 'while' loop that repeatedly looped through the same set of instructions until a certain condition was met, ensuring the program functions properly. The use of the looped code was a clever way of increasing the speed of processing the large set of data, making the whole system operate efficiently.
• She got stuck in a negative thought pattern, where her insecurities endlessly looped in her mind. The constant looping, repeating, and replaying of worries caused her considerable stress. She needed to learn to challenge these thoughts to break the looped cycle and reclaim her peace of mind and restore her good mental health.
• The video artist created a mesmerizing installation where a short clip of ocean waves continuously looped on a large screen. The repetition of the looped visual created a calming effect, while simultaneously raising questions of time and place. The looping video provided a constant, almost meditative, experience for those viewing the artistic display.