MOP-UP Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

mop-up

noun

ˈmäp-ˌəp

Definition of mop-up

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 Crews remained at the scene Friday night searching for hot spots and completing mop-up operations. — Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026 Fire crews were ordered to roll up their hoses, despite complaints that a more thorough mop-up was needed. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 And think of this as almost just a mop-up operation. — NBC news, 28 June 2026 Acuña served as the mop-up man Tuesday in a 12-2 loss, but the Sox chose the more traditional route late Wednesday in their drubbing at the hands of the Yankees. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mop-up

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Noun

But after descending into the genre for the series and then returning for its sudden ending, Brown can’t exactly blame those hesitant to do the same.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
And bookending with a hurricane, getting an ending with a hurricane.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

When the commission came to the same conclusion, the condo association appealed once again to Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
That’s the conclusion of new survey of 5,693 frontline workers and managers out of Dayforce, which finds that frontline productivity suffers due to disconnected information and workflows.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Following a breakaway, Barbra Banda found Haley McCutcheon at the top of the box for the first-time finish and 1-0 lead in the third minute.

— Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
After rebuttal witnesses for the prosecution finish testimony, closing arguments will take place and the judge will instruct the jury and send them into deliberations.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of finish

Noun

Antonelli held on for second for Mercedes after championship rival George Russell was told to let him through in the closing laps.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Edwin Díaz will be used in less-stressful situations upon his return from neck inflammation before potentially resuming closing responsibilities.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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