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
Catherine Rampell, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Yet Virginia’s decision seems like no more than a sop to watermen in that state who face rising costs but so-so harvests.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2024
Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Pluto’s insides may be sopping wet For a frigid planet, Pluto may be hiding a sloshy surprise roughly 125 miles beneath its shell.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
His most recent sop to progressives is nationwide rent control, an idea almost unanimously detested by economists.
—Catherine Rampell, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Yet Virginia’s decision seems like no more than a sop to watermen in that state who face rising costs but so-so harvests.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2024
Verb
Keith sees that the cockpit floor is sopping wet since Emma just rinsed it in her last hour.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Pluto’s insides may be sopping wet For a frigid planet, Pluto may be hiding a sloshy surprise roughly 125 miles beneath its shell.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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In April, a former chief inspector of the State Bank was given life in prison for accepting a five-million-dollar bribe to overlook financial problems at SCB.Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 12 Dec. 2024
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Edgar Cisneros, the former city manager of Commerce, also pleaded guilty in the plot in which local officials allegedly took bribes to hand out permits for marijuana businesses.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The spa-like bathroom was equipped with dual sinks, a rainfall shower, a soaking tub, Dr. Barbara Storm products, and an exclusive perfume spray specially created for Eden Rock by Parisian perfumery Diptyque.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Once back in their rooms, often with postcard-worthy views of Central Park, guests can luxuriate in the interiors designed by Alexandra Champalimaud, many with art deco flourishes, deep soaking tubs, and wall murals depicting city life.Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Southland remains in high fire season, which could last into the new year without a wetting rainfall, and forecasters say more Santa Ana winds are on the way.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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In a traditional Persian wedding, the bride and groom exchange honey instead of rings—dipping their little fingers into a jar, and then feeding one another.Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures will dip into the mid-20s to the lower 30s overnight, and then rebound into the mid-30s to lower 40s by Thursday afternoon.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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The moon's light will likely drown out dimmer meteors.Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Doka has spent his childhood playing on land that would have been drowned by the Orme Reservoir, building forts in the woods, jumping over irrigation ditches and playing with his cousins.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Also, pay special attention to washing the folds of your skin, as bacteria likes to hang out there.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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In addition to getting to be immersed in a Dia de los Muertos celebration, the performers (Miguel and his family) were absolutely phenomenal.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Throughout their stay, guests can immerse themselves in exclusive experiences, from intimate encounters with majestic elephants to savoring world-class cuisine, all in the serenity of an all-inclusive escape.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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You may be tempted to pump the wand into the tube to get the brush saturated, but don't—MAC says this causes the formula to dry out.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, the organization has made concerted efforts to appeal to audiences outside of its U.S. home, where the market is already greatly saturated.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Sop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sop. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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