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sops 1 of 2

noun

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of sop

as in soaks

to wet thoroughly with liquid sopped the sponge with the detergent and began scrubbing the floor vigorously

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as in wets

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 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

The sound can feel dense, but never overloaded — and there are certainly no obvious sops to commerciality here. — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The state attorney general was accused of accepting bribes and abusing his office to help a political donor whom the FBI was investigating.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors accused Smith and at least 26 other named defendants of wagering millions of dollars and paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to players in bribes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of bribes

Verb

And the quick turnover ensures that the rice’s temperature never dips too chilly.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
When the market dips but moves less than options expect, selling premium into the weakness lets traders collect elevated prices while setting strikes below a market that's already come in.

— Julia Spina, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of dips

Verb

As the male assassin finds her and nearly drowns her in a lake, River catches up to the scene in time to save her, and the episode shifts to accommodate the romantic chemistry that’s been simmering between them since the series premiere.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
During a seemingly regular day at camp, Jason swims too far and drowns as the other campers and staff look on helplessly.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of drowns

Verb

Le Creuset modeled the color after stone château rooftops and the morning mist that drenches the countryside in a gentle gray hue.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026
This outdoor garden pod has a floor-to-ceiling window that drenches the entire space in natural light.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of drenches

Verb

On the traditional-spa side, a JetPeel facial using Augustinus Bader products essentially pressure-washes my skin with nutrient-rich serums.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Continue reading … CREATOR'S REMORSE — TV legend Oprah washes her hands of any association with Dr Phil or Dr Oz.

— , FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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