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as in dirt
slops plural
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
cleaned the slops out of the cow barn
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as in cheese
that which is of low quality or worth
that songwriter turns out nothing but slop, and record buyers eat it up
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Recent Examples of slop
Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Similarly, generative AI can mindlessly fill a canvas with slop, or a human can utilize it to express their own ideas.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
Lacey Latch, AZCentral.com, 30 Apr. 2023
But try not to slop over multiple lines.
—Merrie Spaeth, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
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Noun
Given the slop, his time was a fairly speedy 2:02.31 for the mile-a-and-quarter.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Similarly, generative AI can mindlessly fill a canvas with slop, or a human can utilize it to express their own ideas.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
The oldest of five children, Packard spent his days after school milking cows, slopping pigs and digging potatoes.
—Lacey Latch, AZCentral.com, 30 Apr. 2023
But try not to slop over multiple lines.
—Merrie Spaeth, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slop
Noun
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This traditional market, built in the 1820s with mud and palm leaves, is just a 15-minute drive from the mosque.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The short story was inspired by the ancient folkloric legend of the Golem, an anthropomorphic being usually made from clay or mud, brought to life by magical means to serve its creator.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The family was traveling in a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup truck that darted right for unknown reasons, left the road, and overturned numerous times on a dirt shoulder in the desert region, according to the Victorville Daily Press and CW affiliate KTLA.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Remove any surface dirt, empty the pockets, close zippers to prevent snags, and turn the jacket inside out to protect the outer fabric.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Scallions, chili oil, or even a slice of cheese (yes, cheese) elevate the dish from ordinary to indulgent.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Go for the iconic #19, pastrami, swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing on rye.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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When the fish are brought to the surface, however, the comparative lack of pressure causes their bodies to collapse into shapeless puddles of goo.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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At Gropius Bau, black goo dripped from a handblown hourglass counting down specifically to the end of the exhibition.—
Emily McDermott,
ARTnews.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,240 miles off the Brazilian coast.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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And here came Patsy, who put bright white circles of fresh mozz, fresh tomato, and it was splashed around the pie, not ladled.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Verb
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As the story of our cosmos moves forward, stars will slowly burn out, planets will freeze over, and black holes will devour light itself.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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As Charlie soon learns, the alligator she’s been tasked with saving is in the process of devouring Joe.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
Noun
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However, trade classification is not the only contributor to trade sludge.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pacific Palisades experienced a major intersection submerged in three feet of sludge, and roads near the Eaton Fire burn scar were overtaken by several feet of mud, trees, and vegetation.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Brazil were awarded the hosting rights for World Cup 1950 and were therefore considered favourites to win it on home soil, just as Uruguay and Italy had done in 1930 and 1934 respectively.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The news release said the researchers found the larvae were far more prevalent in places where soil was extremely dry and a lot of organic matter was present.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 May 2025
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“Slop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slop. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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