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
Resources will continue mop-up operations for the next few hours.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
The Kings have used seven goalies in total as Cal Petersen (2022) and Pheonix Copley (2023) each did a mop-up job for one game in relief.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Things got so bad in Baltimore during the first month that Sanchez was actually deployed as a mop-up relief pitcher.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Firefighters are actively engaged in mop-up operations and strengthening containment lines to ensure full control of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Firefighters will remain on-scene overnight working on mop-up in heavy fuel loading.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Today, two fire engines and one water tender will remain on-scene, conducting mop-up operations and patrolling the burn area.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Firefighters are engaged in heavy mop-up within the fire perimeter.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The previous season, Blaine Gabbert appeared in two games, one in a mop-up role and the other with the Week 18 reserves.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
The Kings have used seven goalies in total as Cal Petersen (2022) and Pheonix Copley (2023) each did a mop-up job for one game in relief.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Things got so bad in Baltimore during the first month that Sanchez was actually deployed as a mop-up relief pitcher.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Firefighters are actively engaged in mop-up operations and strengthening containment lines to ensure full control of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Firefighters will remain on-scene overnight working on mop-up in heavy fuel loading.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Today, two fire engines and one water tender will remain on-scene, conducting mop-up operations and patrolling the burn area.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Firefighters are engaged in heavy mop-up within the fire perimeter.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The previous season, Blaine Gabbert appeared in two games, one in a mop-up role and the other with the Week 18 reserves.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop-up
Noun
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The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Following the conclusion of her testimony on Friday, both Cassie and her husband, Alex Fine, released statements on the trial via her attorney Douglas Wigdor.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2025
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There will also be updates about the conclusion of session of the Arkansas Legislature at the State Capitol.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The doughnuts were mostly available for now in Kentucky and Indiana but were set to expand nationwide by the end of 2026.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The company’s new survey found that 57% of motorists were actively comparison shopping at the end of 2024, compared to 49% at the same time in 2023.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
Noun
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His last show was Saturday night's season 50 finale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Behind fast starts in the first two sets and strong finishes in the last two, the Warriors (13-1) further solidified their confidence as a leading Div. 1 title contender with another 3-0 sweep (25-16, 25-22, 25-18) over No. 4 Needham – this time in a gym none of them had ever won in before.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Dolphins will look to get back on track after a disappointing 8-9 finish in 2024, coach Mike McDaniel’s first sub-.500 record, despite the loss of several key players.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Noun
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From prospecting and lead qualification to closing, perfecting a business’s sales pipeline requires making careful decisions that turn potential leads into long-term customers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Rosenblatt gives her a humdinger of a first act closing speech complete with the kind of curtain line actors kill for.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Noun
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For many, this represents the achievement of a lifelong goal—the culmination of years climbing the corporate ladder.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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And so for me, this was really a deep dive into the culmination of my career.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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“Mop-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop-up. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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