slopping

verb

Definition of sloppingnext
present participle of slop
1
as in splashing
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets she slopped water everywhere when she picked up the full pan

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2
as in devouring
to swallow or eat greedily watched the game while slopping prodigious quantities of beer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slopping
  1. splashing
  2. devouring
  3. inhaling
Verb
  • On sunny days, the reflection of that splashing water can be seen from a long distance.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The man climbed in but slipped on the step, sending the coffee splashing across the seat.
    Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of splashing
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  • They are considered one of the most invasive species in the marine environment, destroying seagrass, devouring baby crab and salmon and basically laying waste to coastal waters from California to Alaska.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Marine bacteria swoop in, devouring the algae’s remains and releasing much of that carbon right back into the air.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of devouring
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  • According to the lawsuit, inhaling Galaxy Gas causes euphoria but also leads to long-term physical effects and disorders, including memory loss.
    Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • It can also be spread through eating, drinking or inhaling anything that contains the live virus like raw, unpasteurized milk.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of inhaling
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