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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1
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
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Jean had the sensation of throwing sopping red meat to a starving dog.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
Nell flings her sopping-wet pants onto the dock.
—Margaret Atwood, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2021
Stand in a circle and pass around a sopping-wet sponge until the music stops.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 24 Feb. 2023
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
Caring for a newborn can feel like trying to keep a wad of sopping-wet paper towels from tearing, and that’s under ideal conditions; many parents struggle with great challenges and should be denied no assistance.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2022
Hung with white, corrugated sheet metal, the modest structure held a sopping living room with a TV mounted to the wall and a shelf stacked with diapers for his future daughter.
—Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2022
For a subtle sweat effect that stops short of being quite as sopping as Kim Kardashian’s at the 2019 Met Gala, liberally mist the crown of the head with a styling primer and scrape hair back with fingers to add texture.
—Amber Kallor, WSJ, 26 July 2022
Adjective
And then, for a coffee or churros or a sopping slice of tres leches, rejoin the river of humanity flowing through the mercado.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Jean had the sensation of throwing sopping red meat to a starving dog.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
Nell flings her sopping-wet pants onto the dock.
—Margaret Atwood, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2021
Stand in a circle and pass around a sopping-wet sponge until the music stops.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 24 Feb. 2023
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
Caring for a newborn can feel like trying to keep a wad of sopping-wet paper towels from tearing, and that’s under ideal conditions; many parents struggle with great challenges and should be denied no assistance.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2022
Hung with white, corrugated sheet metal, the modest structure held a sopping living room with a TV mounted to the wall and a shelf stacked with diapers for his future daughter.
—Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2022
For a subtle sweat effect that stops short of being quite as sopping as Kim Kardashian’s at the 2019 Met Gala, liberally mist the crown of the head with a styling primer and scrape hair back with fingers to add texture.
—Amber Kallor, WSJ, 26 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sopping
Verb
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Rice water is a starchy liquid that results from soaking the grain in water or cooking it in water, Khetarpal explains.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
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Consider soaking the area with a warm, wet compress before applying.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Temperatures will climb to around 70 degrees on Tuesday before dipping to 67 degrees on Wednesday.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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But why limit ranch to dipping finger foods or flavoring everyone's favorite casserole?—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Follow the journalist for a continued conversation about the risks of injectables, why founders need to invest in TikTok, and how to maintain success as a beauty brand in 2024’s saturated market.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These foods are high in saturated fats, which contribute to chronic inflammation, gut issues, and weight gain—all of which can lead to liver problems.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The younger of the two, Bella, is unscathed; her sister had jumped into a pool to rescue her and ended up drowning herself.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner released its official report on Carter's death on April 18, 2023, attributing his cause of death to drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam, the generic form of brand-name Xanax.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Morris got wet and was suffering from hypothermia by the time rescuers arrived.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
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Two waves of strong-to-severe thunderstorms pushed through the Kansas City area early Wednesday, drenching parts of the metro, according to rainfall data.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Best Place to Explore the Trend For those new to the concept of pattern drenching, Principal designer Nancy Parrish of Danville, Virginia, recommends trying it out in small, intimate spaces such as bathrooms or bedrooms.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This magnificent man kept showing up with flowers, leaving sweet cards, washing my car and filling my fridge.—
Kathlene Linehan,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Protect your furry friends by washing your hands, cleaning spills, and storing it out of reach.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Sopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sopping. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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