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SOP UP

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Sop Up.

Sop Up - as a verb

Take in, also metaphorically

Example: "The sponge absorbs water well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorb10draw8imbibe12soak upsuck up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take up as if with a sponge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suck in

Example Sentences

"He used a sponge to sop up the spilled milk."
"I need to sop up the excess oil on the fried chicken."
"She grabbed a napkin to sop up the sauce from her plate."
"The paper towel can sop up the water on the floor."
"We'll have to sop up the rainwater that leaked into the basement."
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