saps 1 of 2

plural of sap

saps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sap

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of saps
Noun
Her Erika Tracy has Gloria Swanson’s hunger for male saps, Greta Garbo’s carriage, Marlene Dietrich’s disdain and Barbara Stanwyck’s wiles. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 This slows growth, destroys social trust, increases judgment and moralism, and saps societal happiness. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 Usually, fitting smaller wheels to an EV increases range because the rotation of each wheel causes a lot of drag that saps range, and smaller, narrower wheels disturb less air. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026 But in the opinions of the two lead detectives on the case, to comment on every single one, to give credence publicly to even the most dubious messages, as Captain Donahoe was doing, only made the department look like a bunch of saps. — Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026 Every meeting between bare skin and river air saps your resolve, but those that resist the comfort of a warm den and a big screen television packed with sporting events are rewarded with some of the year's best fishing. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026 The end of a new president’s first year is supposed to be a pivot point, when midterm elections come into focus and party leaders game out what can still be accomplished before campaigning saps Washington’s will to do anything at all. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 Dec. 2025 Certain bark layers, saps, and other plant matter can actually photoluminesce. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025 That functional mismatch saps away at the comedy of a film clearly made to be enjoyed by a global audience. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Even when the Delta breezes bring relief, some days the heat saps the appetite. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Misalignment saps energy and trust, making early, honest conversations vital for strong, lasting partnerships. — Rick Ford, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Flip 7 and earlier models sometimes required both hands to open, which saps the joy out of it. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Voisard noted that an eagle’s first flight is a stressful endeavor that saps the bird’s energy. — Kris Wernowsky, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 But the plot also retains a serial quality that saps momentum and betrays its TV roots. — Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026 But hamate surgery often saps a hitter of power, something Lindor, Carroll and Holliday were expected to supply in 2026. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 Cast and crew are emotionally invested in the urgency of the material, but the bland competency of the whole affair saps it of power. — Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025 Their style saps all the kitsch from beachy design and leaves just the parts that feel traveled, artisanal, and sophisticated. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saps
Noun
  • More suckers may continue to appear for several years unless the stump is ground up or treated with tree stump killer.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
  • One was a regional distributor of garbage trucks, street sweepers, and sewer suckers for municipalities.
    — Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This is because fruit development consumes much of the vine’s energy, so removing the fruit at this point allows the vine’s energy to continue to develop a strong cordon, canes (vertical shoots), and root system.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Choose 3-6 strong, healthy, outside canes per plant to keep and leave 3-5 buds on each cane.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Each decision to move work overseas further weakens the economic conditions needed to sustain domestic capacity.
    — George Whittier, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • However, Bernstein pointed out that even if the global AI trade weakens, India is unlikely to see any major reversal of foreign capital flows.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Police responded with tear gas and smoke bombs, batons and shields.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Unbadged invited people to submit videos of personnel who used batons and tear gas against protestors without wearing a name badge, which police are legally required to wear.
    — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But lady-like neutrals offer understated elegance that elongates the fingers and instantly softens the look of the hands.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026
  • That dynamic remains visible even as pricing softens across the commercial market.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The brand wins the transaction but wastes the precious intelligence created by the interaction.
    — Stephanie Copeland Weber, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This recombination prevents the charges from reaching the electrodes, which wastes potential electrical power.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Saps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saps. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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