sopped

past tense of sop
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as in dipped
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid hesitant to sop his bread in gravy, no matter how delicious, at such a formal banquet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sopped
Verb
  • And after celebrating by mimicking a fishing motion in honor of his Bass Pro Shops sponsor, Briscoe soaked it all in.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Thankfully, Hutton Brickyards sports a main pavilion that is fully covered, allowing the crowd to wait out the water without getting soaked.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Americans' confidence in the court system and democracy has dipped in recent years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • The number of active film and TV shows filming in Atlanta has dipped to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
    Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • DofE confirmed a participant drowned on July 1 in a statement.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The team’s supporters filled a few compact sections, islands of green drowned out in a sea of blue Kylian Mbappé jerseys.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Some compression socks can be machine-washed, while others can be handwashed only.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Cilantro, basil, and snow peas should be thoroughly washed under running water.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • In order to inform that exploration, Knoll immersed herself in the setting on a pair of writing retreats in the Adirondacks where the bulk of the book takes place, a world away from her Los Angeles home.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Best 4th of July Apple Deal AirPods Max The AirPods Max headphones come with Apple's H1 chip to deliver high-quality audio that keeps you immersed.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • In a fashion landscape saturated with noise, having a clear point of view is more critical than ever and Far Afield’s loyal following is proof that such authenticity still resonates strongly.
    Roddy Clarke, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Vibrant, saturated, and summer-ready, a juicy orange base is begging to be part of your next manicure.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Graphic videos of the shooting flooded social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle condemned the killing – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The pipes had clogged and the room was flooded with sewage coming up a drain.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
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“Sopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sopped. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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