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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sop
Noun
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In exchange for bribes, Menendez interfered with a federal criminal case against a co-defendant, as well as a state investigation into another man who pleaded guilty to handing over a luxury car to win the senator’s support.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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Federal prosecutors recommended a 15-year prison sentence for former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who was convicted this summer of trading his political influence for bribes.—
Taylor Giorno,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2025
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Think cloud-like beds, balconies that hover over the ocean, soaking tubs meant for two, and roomy showers with windows that overlook the ocean.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Couples treatments here are not to be missed; a lavish duet suite boasts side-by-side soaking tubs and treatment tables.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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The greed machine has already taken over the health care and banking industries and that success has wetted their appetites to rip off even more Americans.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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This model can also mop the floors, lifting them when encountering carpets so as not to wet them.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
8 Oct. 2024
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On average the phone lasts about 10-11 hours for me outside before the battery dips below 10%.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The key to another Chiefs run could again be Kelce, who, at age 35, is coming off of a second consecutive season in which his statistics dipped.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Now that his presidency has ended and the conservative right is back at the helm, what does that mean for student loan borrowers that are drowning in debt? Dr. Sonia Lewis, founder of student loan debt consultancy The Student Loan Doctor, says that now is the time to get informed…and quickly.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the halfway treatment in this case feels like keeping the bath water and drowning the baby.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Gently wash your face with a mild, rosacea-friendly face cleanser twice daily.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Dispose of the ammonia, wash the grates with hot soapy water, dry them well, and return them to the stovetop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Replace your usual phone time with a non-techy substitute Rather than turning to another screen (a computer or TV, for instance) to fill the void, both experts recommend using those in-between moments to immerse yourself in a hobby that doesn’t rely on technology.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Jan. 2025
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The festival is not just for film lovers but for people who want to be immersed in Black culture, including the arts, music, and poetry, Eaddy added.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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Make sure that the soil around the cutting stays moist, but not saturated, in the months to come.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
16 Jan. 2025
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These works are saturated with symbols of a more traditional ideal of elite femininity.—
Brigit Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Sop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sop. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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