1
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a child full of sap and vivacity
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2
as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
some poor sap would probably fall for that telephone scam
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3
as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
the sadistic prison guards freely used their saps to enforce discipline
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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
I may no longer have the sap of youth, but I do have the sapience that comes only with advanced years
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as in to weaken
to diminish the physical strength of
weeks of hard work had sapped her and left her exhausted
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Recent Examples of sap
Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
Once hatched, the nymphs suck plant sap for two to three weeks.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Over time, their resilience tends to erode when civic and business leaders or the public fail to make use of them, sapping the relevance of fair-minded readings of laws and procedures relative to frenzied dealmaking between individual organizations and an executive branch inclined to coercion.
—Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Standout ingredients responsible for these benefits include bamboo sap water, green tea extract, gooseberry, and jackfruit extract — forming a natural dream team of sorts.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
Once hatched, the nymphs suck plant sap for two to three weeks.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
However, Lillard's injury even saps them of flexibility in that regard.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Over time, their resilience tends to erode when civic and business leaders or the public fail to make use of them, sapping the relevance of fair-minded readings of laws and procedures relative to frenzied dealmaking between individual organizations and an executive branch inclined to coercion.
—Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sap
Noun
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The crypto and blockchain sectors require tech-savvy developers, compliance officers, clean energy producers, lawyers, financial analysts, and marketing professionals.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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In Israeli parlance, the prime minister is a freier—a sucker.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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My father never ever thought of himself as a sucker or a loser.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission educators will provide cane poles, rods and reels, bait and tackle and offer fishing tips.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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Meanwhile sugar cane extract gently exfoliates while antioxidants to signs of aging, for overall more vibrant skin tone and improve elasticity.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 May 2025
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And not just for personal health, but for workforce health, talent retention, and organizational resilience.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Athletes assume all sorts of health risks by playing a sport.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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In Colorado, for example, several AI companies recently lobbied to delay and weaken the state’s landmark AI accountability legislation — a preview of what unchecked industry influence could look like under a regulatory freeze.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Their backing from the youngest voters weakened in 2024 (Catalist).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Among many independent political analysts, though, Biden's defeat seemed all but guaranteed, given voters' alarm about inflation and immigration as well as concern about his vigor.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Following a time of recuperation, Pallister is ready to channel her vigor into this new label.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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YoungBoy takes the baton and aims at his detractors.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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Nichols fled after being pulled from his car and was later subdued and struck repeatedly with fists, boots, a Taser and a baton.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Get together with your planning team and review each person’s strengths and weaknesses.—
Denis Sinelnikov,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This will, in turn, redefine your sense of independence and strength, urging you to balance that fire and passion with responsibility and integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Sap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sap. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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