as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the general announced that the remaining fighting would be only a mop-up to a war that was all but over
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Recent Examples of mop-up
Fire crews were also actively engaged in mop-up efforts, searching for any remaining hotspots or burning materials along the perimeter of the fire.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Wilson never saw action as starter Bo Nix played every meaningful snap and backup Jarrett Stidham handled the limited mop-up duty.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The veteran Brubaker had been working as a long/mop-up man in the Yankees’ bullpen.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Rioux enters his redshirt freshman season with the Gators pushing to even get on the court during mop-up time when games are decided.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Crews continue to strengthen mop-up efforts around structures and reinforce perimeter control lines to ensure the fire remains within its current footprint.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Containment is along the south edge of the fire, and fire crews are using hand tools and heavy equipment to work the northwest, west and southwest areas of the fire, while mop-up work continues on other areas of the western section.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Wilson never saw action as starter Bo Nix played every meaningful snap and backup Jarrett Stidham handled the limited mop-up duty.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The veteran Brubaker had been working as a long/mop-up man in the Yankees’ bullpen.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Rioux enters his redshirt freshman season with the Gators pushing to even get on the court during mop-up time when games are decided.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Crews continue to strengthen mop-up efforts around structures and reinforce perimeter control lines to ensure the fire remains within its current footprint.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Containment is along the south edge of the fire, and fire crews are using hand tools and heavy equipment to work the northwest, west and southwest areas of the fire, while mop-up work continues on other areas of the western section.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop-up
Noun
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Unlike Peacemaker season one — which is completely DCU, besides the ending and one or two mentions of different things — The Suicide Squad brings up more questions than answers.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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To put it into perspective, the structure of Hades II necessitates that players conquer both routes of its story, and multiple times at that to reach the true ending.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Slowly, as the curtain lifts on the institution’s insane practices and the complicity of the town at large, the narrative reaches a wild conclusion that defies expectation.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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That is one of the key conclusions of the StepIn 2025 Report published Thursday by Locarno Pro, the Locarno Film Festival‘s industry program.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Since the end of the second quarter, the Club has sent out dozens of trade alerts.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Both parties increasingly weaponize selective statistics, exaggerated claims, or misleading framings to advance their own political ends.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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What happened on the season finale of 'Big Brother 27'?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Another plot thread to look forward to is that of Schumacher’s Yancy Grey’s wife’s surprise arrival in Ransom Canyon in the Season 1 finale.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cotton or linen blends work if treated with a water-repellant finish (like Scotchgard), while Polyester, nylon, or olefin (polypropylene) are strong, budget-friendly, and inherently stain resistant.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Key elements range from Cipollino marble to bronze finishes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks registered gains for September and the third quarter, with the Dow ending yesterday's session at an all-time closing high.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The closing of the more than 50-year-old plant in Shelby was not a surprise as Solero announced its 18- to 24-month consolidation plan last November, Chris Byrd, Solero’s senior vice president of global human resources said in a statement Tuesday to The Charlotte Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The deal marked a culmination of sorts for Kohli, 37, who has now spent most of his life working at Friendly’s in some capacity.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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This marks the culmination of a journey that began shortly after Sting's retirement.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Mop-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop-up. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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