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plural of sop
as in bribes
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision as a sop to the teachers' union for supporting his reelection campaign, the mayor promised to push for the abolition of the residency requirement

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sops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sop
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as in dips
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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Noun
  • Spagnuolo is very clear about supposed bribes paid by pharmaceutical companies in the context of purchases by Andis, to the tune of 5 to 8 percent, which were funneled directly into the pockets of the Menems and Karina.
    Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • According to the Cristosal report, government officials now operates with criminal logic, charging desperate relatives hefty bribes in exchange for access to information, visits, or the improvements in detention conditions.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And when the sun dips, 12th Knot takes over—a Gatsby-esque rooftop lounge pulsing with DJ sets, seasonal cocktails, and panoramic views that sweep from St Paul’s to Canary Wharf.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • When your blood sugar dips too low, the right food or drink containing fast-acting carbohydrates can bring it back up within minutes.
    Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The deal marks the latest major investment by AT&T to accelerate its fiber and 5G network build-out as the wireless market saturates and internet usage surges.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
  • For brands, the trend has become an opportunity to market products that speak to the Performative Male; which, in turn, only saturates the dating pool with more artifice that is a turn-off for women.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Environmental groups support paying farmers to leave flood-prone land because floodwater that spreads across farm fields washes fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals into rivers, causing a range of down-river harms.
    Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The base then washes the mop with heated water that gradually increases in temperature from 104 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit to specifically target and remove different kinds of dirt and grime.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Plants will slowly die with yellowing foliage as water builds up in the container and drowns the roots.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • But rather than capturing the madness of the era, Lee drowns in sub-Scorsese excess, confusing saying a lot of things bluntly with saying something meaningful.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Bright sunlight floods the sensors with background noise, surface reflections distort the signal, and long-distance measurements require higher stability than short-range indoor use.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Rainwater floods their tents and officers go cell-to-cell pressuring detainees to sign voluntary removal orders before they’re allowed to consult their attorneys.
    Kate Payne, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Accents include custom furnishings, abstract expressionism art, wallcoverings inspired by traditional Italian craft paper, bas-relief plaster wall art and mood lighting that drenches the room in sunset shades.
    Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Sops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sops. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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