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
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
This was done as a sop to progressive activists in the name of fighting climate change.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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 second act begins to drag with slapdash vaudeville showcases that seem like sops to the performers.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
This was done as a sop to progressive activists in the name of fighting climate change.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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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The contractor executive, Jessie Bledsoe, agreed to pay the bribe, prosecutors said.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Other officers were charged with fraud, accepting bribes, possessing assault weapons and various other crimes.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Photo : Anthony Barcelo A soaking tub holds court in the primary bath.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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Generally, though, most people recover fine at home with Epsom salt soaks, a daily bandage change, and applying antibiotic ointment.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Once seedlings are visible, water from below and, throughout the growth of your plants, never wet the foliage to minimize mildew development.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
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My clothes were wet with sweat on the inside and wet on the outside from a mixture of rain, snow and sleet, and some of the mist was freezing on the trees.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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In many respects, the film already feels out of date, mostly covering Trump’s crimes during his first term as well as the January 6 Capitol insurrection rather than dipping into the more flagrant fascism of his past few months back in office.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Jim has said mortgage rates need to dip below 6.5% to stimulate the housing market.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 May 2025
Verb
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New founders often drown prospects in features, not value.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Hundreds of caribou have drowned after breaking through the ice.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle the surface with the raw cane sugar and remaining cardamom.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Now Welcoming Digital Nomads — What to Know Before Going From the moment travelers step onboard, they’re immersed in the essence of New Zealand.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin Extreme Mechanics Letters.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Research the local market to see if there’s room for growth or if the market is already saturated.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But later that year, Republicans saturated campaigns with ads about gender, including attacks on Biden administration policies.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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“Sop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sop. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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