as in bribe
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
as a sop to the teachers' union for supporting his reelection campaign, the mayor promised to push for the abolition of the residency requirement
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as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
sopped the sponge with the detergent and began scrubbing the floor vigorously
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as in to wet
to make wet
my book fell in the swimming pool and was thoroughly sopped before I could fish it out
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as in to dip
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
hesitant to sop his bread in gravy, no matter how delicious, at such a formal banquet
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Recent Examples of sop
Sam Lee, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
But these are just MacGuffins: sops to the Beltway superfans.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Plants do not want to stay sopping wet, so always stick your finger in the soil and check the moisture level before giving your plant a drink.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The compromise came in the form of two ‘coefficient places’, spots reserved for teams from those leagues that performed best across Europe’s three competitions in the previous season: a more palatable option, but nevertheless an obvious sop to the same vested interests.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
But these are just MacGuffins: sops to the Beltway superfans.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
An ideal combination of a mop-and-bucket and a Swiffer-style wet-or-dry mop, a wet/dry vacuum utilizes the suction and rotation power of a vacuum with just enough moisture to keep things from getting sopping wet.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Plants do not want to stay sopping wet, so always stick your finger in the soil and check the moisture level before giving your plant a drink.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sop
Noun
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Funny thing how the businesses offering the bribes usually got off in those days.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The longest-running plotline of The White Lotus finally reached its conclusion in the season 3 finale, with Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) deciding to take the bribe from Greg (Jon Gries).—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Premiere Suite has a spacious private terrace overlooking the garden and a soaking tub under the monumental rose window that looks onto the chapel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The primary suite has a soaking tub, double sink, a stand-alone shower and is outfitted in Calacatta marble.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Austin threatened McMahon with a toy gun, leading to a memorable moment at the expense of McMahon wetting himself.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Blue Sneakers For those who are slightly less daring, dip your toe into the coloured trainer trend with a baby-blue pair.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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With the cuts and losses at the FDA, there is growing fear that the funding level could dip below the historical threshold.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tragedy struck the Kilmer family in 1977 when Kilmer’s younger brother Wesley drowned at the young age of 15.—
Ale Russian,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And the public is left drowning in a sea of hot takes and half-truths, trying to make sense of what—if anything—actually matters.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Bassa was specifically honored for her synthesis of bright blue Jell-O. Med school Q: Why do fingers and toes wrinkle when immersed in water?—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex recently told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview about their family immersing themselves in the local community, who have gotten to know her from school drop-offs and playdates with Archie and Lili.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Understanding The Periphery Advantage In many metropolitan areas, central districts are becoming increasingly saturated and expensive.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Spring fashion is often saturated with flowy, floral dresses, breezy linens, and the art of mixing and matching textures, cuts, and patterns.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Sop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sop. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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