sop up

phrasal verb

sopped up; sopping up; sops up

: to remove (a liquid) from a surface by using soft paper, bread, etc.

He sopped up the gravy with pieces of bread.

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Add a moisture-wicking, chafe-preventing stick or powder to your routine, like Mega Babe’s Thigh Rescue or old faithful, Gold Bond Body Powder, to sop up excess wetness before discomfort occurs. —

Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024 Despite the stiffened suspension, the pockmarked city streets on the way out of Los Angeles towards Malibu aren’t teeth-shattering; the cushy seat helps sop up bumps, but Renntech’s chassis is also forgiving. —

Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 Here's why: While powder cleansers are a suitable solution for sopping up excess oil and avoiding daily hair washing, their benefits are temporary. —

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024 When the beans are gone, even the broth is worth sopping up, with cornbread of course. —

Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sop up