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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

Other businesses in economic sectors such as health, infrastructure and automobiles were forced to pay bribes and fees to companies linked to Khamenei and his family to continue to operate.

— Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Federal prosecutors have long claimed that Thao accepted bribes from Andy Duong and his father, David, including political favors and $95,000 toward a $300,000 no-show job for Jones.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of bribes

Verb

To do this, spray the wood with water in several places to ensure the water soaks into the wood rather than beads on top of the surface.

— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Definition of soaks

Verb

As the light dips behind the hills and Chianti’s color palette softens, life beyond the estate starts to feel quite distant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
That has meant that if you were invested in the broad stock market, even the worst bear markets — dips of 20% or more from recent highs — represented a chance to buy an appreciating asset on virtual sale.

— Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of dips

Verb

James eventually drowns, leaving Sara and Max to continue alone.

— Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 29 July 2026
Most of the peril comes with dangerous ship-wrecking moments, including one that implies the death of Moana's relative, while our heroine herself almost drowns on her first voyage from land.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026

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Management Early detection is essential for successfully controlling borers with pesticides applied to the tree through injections or soil drenches before the insects can cause much damage.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 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

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