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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 maybe the greatest sin of all of this is how, as social media has been flooded by pure slop masquerading as Ghibli work, one of the company’s greatest and most eternally relevant films has returned to theaters now, more beautiful and brilliant than ever. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025 Notes on Heart and Mind Sixties Hollywood ushered in a tidal wave of commercial romantic slop, and now bad movies are more popular than good books. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for slop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slop
Noun
  • Offensively, the Bucks can’t keep playing in mud while the Pacers are playing on a fastbreak runway.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Her whole life of books and photo albums buried in mud.
    Barbara Kingsolver, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Cat Construction Little Machines 5-Pack $10 $5 at Amazon Remember how kids love digging in the dirt?
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 May 2025
  • For myself, starting from a flat-footed stop in the dirt, that 60 came in about seven seconds.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook 5 minutes longer until cheese has melted and rice is tender.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
  • This recipe for Savory Breakfast Muffins makes a batch of 12 cornmeal and cheddar cheese delights.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The scientists proceeded to build a number of prototype urinals based on these findings, which also incorporated features such as a more closed design that better captured any urine that did splash.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2025
  • And based on the relaxed grins splashed on our faces afterwards: mission accomplished.
    Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Wild’s two stars are on fire this series and are devouring the Golden Knights’ defensemen.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Once the pasta dishes have been devoured, Beckham avoids sweet desserts or nightcaps.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • No area of any economy may have more sludge than tariff classification.
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • There’s no scientific evidence these products are effective in dissolving sludge or keeping these tiny pests away, says Oi.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Russia and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have launched intelligence missions right here on U.S. soil as the CCP has instigated an economic chokehold on South American countries through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and corruption.
    Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025

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