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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a child full of sap and vivacity
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2
as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
some poor sap would probably fall for that telephone scam
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3
as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
the sadistic prison guards freely used their saps to enforce discipline
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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
I may no longer have the sap of youth, but I do have the sapience that comes only with advanced years
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as in to weaken
to diminish the physical strength of
weeks of hard work had sapped her and left her exhausted
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Recent Examples of sap
Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2025
Learn about the original sugar makers, search for sap by lantern light in the sugarbush, and enjoy maple cocktails and cooking demonstrations.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
There’s one main meter, hydration, where the hot desert will deplete that over time, sapping your stamina and eventually your health.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Their raucous party is how most have come to know them, but while underground, cicadas spend the majority of their time feeding and counting the years through the ebb and flow of sap with the seasons.
—Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2025
Learn about the original sugar makers, search for sap by lantern light in the sugarbush, and enjoy maple cocktails and cooking demonstrations.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
Russia aims to sap Ukrainian morale Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses with major attacks that include increasing numbers of decoy drones.
—Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
There’s one main meter, hydration, where the hot desert will deplete that over time, sapping your stamina and eventually your health.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sap
Noun
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China unveiled a new national energy law at the beginning of 2025 to coordinate its many energy-centric efforts.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Here in Los Angeles, I am constantly inspired by the city’s vibrant creative energy.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Be prepared for the inevitable by having these throat-soothing suckers in stock.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Muscles contract to reduce water pressure inside the sucker.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
Noun
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These toads are a non-native species introduced to control sugar cane pests almost a century ago.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Raised in a small town in Puebla, Mexico, her parents grew sugar cane to support a family that struggled financially.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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An extreme diet and exercise regimen is associated with significant health risks, Pearl said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Outside health experts were immediately concerned by the move.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Goolsbee said Trump’s immigration crackdown likely has affected population growth and the jobs numbers, but that doesn’t mean the labor market has substantially weakened.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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This means banana particles can remain between teeth for an extended period, giving bacteria more time to produce acids that weaken tooth enamel.14 6.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Microsoft has emphasized the risks in remaining on Windows 10 with the same vigor as the benefits in moving to Windows 11.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Floratam, a variety marketed for more than 40 years, is the most popular being a traditional St. Augustine with lots of vigor.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
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Then, sometime after midnight on July 18, guards began banging their batons on the bars of the men’s cells.—
Perla Trevizo,
ProPublica,
30 July 2025
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The baton has officially been passed on to 30-year-old Andrew Kuski, who became the new Dealer Principal of the storied dealership in April 2025, ushering in a bold new era for the Chapman Chevrolet Buick GMC legacy.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Europe’s traditionally weaker economies have outperformed the core countries in recent years, and now nations like Spain, Italy, and Portugal as well as Greece can borrow at the same costs as France and Germany, a sign both of their strength and the European giants’ weakness.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Everything will depend on this – the Russians factor in American strength.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Sap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sap. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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