SOP Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈsäp

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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verb

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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Noun

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 His student-loan-forgiveness initiatives are an unconstitutional sop to the campus Left. —

Matthew Continetti, National Review, 11 May 2024

Verb

Throwing that sopping wet swimsuit in the dryer on high heat or setting it out to dry in direct sunlight might seem like easy ways to dry a swimsuit quickly, but both methods could ruin it. —

Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024 Then, simply squeeze out excess water so the item is not sopping wet and put it in the dryer with the rest of the load. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sop

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