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as in mud
soft wet earth slipped and fell in the slop behind the shed

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as in goo
a thick semiliquid substance (as food) that is unattractive some slop that the cafeteria staff claims is edible

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verb

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as in to splash
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets she slopped water everywhere when she picked up the full pan

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as in to devour
to swallow or eat greedily watched the game while slopping prodigious quantities of beer

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Recent Examples of slop
Noun
But beating Harbaugh demands rolling in the slop. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025 But the slop being served on Netflix — Falling for Christmas, Best. Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Tkachuk happily obliged, raising the Cup and slopping its chilly contents (Bud Light and Michelob Ultra) over the railing onto open-mouthed fans below. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2024 If that seems a bit too spicy, simply brown your ground beef, slop a heaping helping on some Texas toast, and pile on some Cheddar cheese. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for slop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slop
Noun
  • The Star reported that three downpours turned the area near the stage into a mess in 2014, when mud-slinging left many attendees covered in goop.
    Dan Kelly October 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
  • While clearing mud out of the car, a volunteer — who was assisting with the cleanup and recovery process — discovered an old Bible inside the Mercedes.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Makeup, oils and dirt can quickly build up on the brushes — and on your skin.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Using too much detergent can lead to residue buildup in the towel fibers, which traps dirt and dulls the white color over time.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Add ground beef, ground pork, green chiles, cheese, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, salt, cumin, and 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce; gently mix using a spatula or hands until just combined.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Again, the wine’s sweetness and acidity combined with the saltiness and tanginess of the cheese are a match made in foodie heaven.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The black goo helped bring about the end of the Engineers; the xenomorphs, the end of various colonist human groups; and now the Lost Boys are wrenching the world from their adult overlords.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Once the goo is on her, ideally, Ellen will just chill until the substance cures or whatever the heck it’s supposed to do.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • They’re also rated IPX4 for sweat and splash resistance.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Reed landed multiple Tsunami splashes on Reigns, who was stretchered out of the arena.
    Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tehran also has to say no to megaprojects that devour budgets and ecosystems.
    Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Smith, the charity board member, stands in between the long blades of grass that have grown back where blazing fires devoured everything in its path just a year ago.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And at least one section became known for the bubbles produced by toxic sludge on its floor.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The Little Calumet, just blocks from where Steagall used to live, had shores like quicksand from all the toxic sludge and the Grand Calumet River was one of the most polluted bodies of water emptying into Lake Michigan.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • The plot thickened last year when Canadian authorities linked Bishnoi to the targeting of Sikh separatists on its soil, including the killing of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down in British Columbia in 2023.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Wood ash can be a valuable addition to your garden soil, bringing with it essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Slop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slop. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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