as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
my hair and clothes were absolutely sopping after the unexpected downpour
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as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
sopped the sponge with the detergent and began scrubbing the floor vigorously
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as in wetting
to make wet
my book fell in the swimming pool and was thoroughly sopped before I could fish it out
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as in dipping
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 sopping
George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Them that got across emerged rat-like, coated with sopping sludge.
—Literary Hub, 9 Jan. 2026
After a sopping start to the new year, Southern California’s persistent drizzle is expected to wrap up by late Tuesday, ushering in a period of dry conditions, warmer temperatures and even some Santa Ana winds by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Stand in a circle and pass around a sopping-wet sponge until the music stops.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 24 Feb. 2023
Jean had the sensation of throwing sopping red meat to a starving dog.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
If washing a regular comforter can be a chore, imagine hauling a sopping wet weighted blanket out of the washing machine.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021
Nell flings her sopping-wet pants onto the dock.
—Margaret Atwood, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2021
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
In the away end, on this putrid, sopping evening in N17, the bigger picture is steamrolled by the small.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
When the sopping girl has joined them on the beach, one of the producers separates from the huddle of production personnel.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
After a sopping start to the new year, Southern California’s persistent drizzle is expected to wrap up by late Tuesday, ushering in a period of dry conditions, warmer temperatures and even some Santa Ana winds by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Marcus was drying off while still in the pool, leaving his towel sopping wet.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
The other side of the sopping wet coin is how to counter these noises.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
Sandberg was there wandering around the clubhouse sopping wet from a mixture of champagne, beer and rain water along with other Cub greats, protected by a yellow rain slicker.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
And June, July and August, normally sopping wet with daily afternoon thundershowers, have done little to alleviate the drought.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In the away end, on this putrid, sopping evening in N17, the bigger picture is steamrolled by the small.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Them that got across emerged rat-like, coated with sopping sludge.
—Literary Hub, 9 Jan. 2026
After a sopping start to the new year, Southern California’s persistent drizzle is expected to wrap up by late Tuesday, ushering in a period of dry conditions, warmer temperatures and even some Santa Ana winds by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Stand in a circle and pass around a sopping-wet sponge until the music stops.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 24 Feb. 2023
Jean had the sensation of throwing sopping red meat to a starving dog.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
If washing a regular comforter can be a chore, imagine hauling a sopping wet weighted blanket out of the washing machine.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021
Nell flings her sopping-wet pants onto the dock.
—Margaret Atwood, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2021
Verb
The packing material, which may be paper, peat, or wood shavings, also should still be damp, not sopping wet.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
In the away end, on this putrid, sopping evening in N17, the bigger picture is steamrolled by the small.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
When the sopping girl has joined them on the beach, one of the producers separates from the huddle of production personnel.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
After a sopping start to the new year, Southern California’s persistent drizzle is expected to wrap up by late Tuesday, ushering in a period of dry conditions, warmer temperatures and even some Santa Ana winds by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Marcus was drying off while still in the pool, leaving his towel sopping wet.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
The other side of the sopping wet coin is how to counter these noises.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
Sandberg was there wandering around the clubhouse sopping wet from a mixture of champagne, beer and rain water along with other Cub greats, protected by a yellow rain slicker.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
And June, July and August, normally sopping wet with daily afternoon thundershowers, have done little to alleviate the drought.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sopping
Adjective
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The camera returned one more time to show the mom placing a second spoon into her cup and wiping off excess dripping from the sides with a napkin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Everything, from the chassis, the frame, swingarm, subframe, and wheels, is dripping in carbon fiber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The layout separates private areas from the main entertaining spaces, with the primary suite set behind pivoting resin doors and comprising a sitting area, dressing space, and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid soaking the mattress — over-wetting is one of the most common mistakes people make.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The shot of the sun, as it slowly and then completely disappears behind the moon, takes up the top half of the 58-foot-tall screen, while the shot of the Maine landscape, dipping from daylight to mid-day darkness and back again, sits below.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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And, for the record, Wendy's endorses the practice of dipping salty fries into sweet Frostys.—
Bob Vitale,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Paired here with a pale-green Aventurine dial, the effect immediately recalls the Stella dials of the 1970s, but the overall effect is less saturated.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The reasons for the possible shutoff include flooding and saturated ground that leads to safety concerns around electrical equipment and infrastructure.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Avoid saturating the mattress — over-wetting is one of the most common mistakes people make, and excess moisture trapped inside the mattress can lead to mold growth, creating an entirely new allergen problem.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid puddling or saturating the soil.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In response to a question about how Baltimore Police handle missing persons investigations and reports of drowning around the waterfront, spokesperson Lindsey Eldridge pointed The Sun toward the department’s public policy on missing person investigations.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 1984, Lynn's eldest son, Jack Benny Lynn, died at the age of 34 in a drowning accident while attempting to cross a river on horseback at the family's ranch in Hurricane Mills.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Frontman Dougy Mandagi relocated first to Berlin, immersing himself in electronic music, before returning to Indonesia.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Sopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sopping. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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