SOPPING Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsä-piŋ

Definition of sopping

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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sopping

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verb

present participle of sop

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

Adjective

In the away end, on this putrid, sopping evening in N17, the bigger picture is steamrolled by the small. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Them that got across emerged rat-like, coated with sopping sludge. — Literary Hub, 9 Jan. 2026 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 Stand in a circle and pass around a sopping-wet sponge until the music stops. — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 24 Feb. 2023 Jean had the sensation of throwing sopping red meat to a starving dog. — Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022 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

Verb

Highlights include the raw sampler—mussels blanketed in a thick puree of herbs, scallop crudo bathed in homemade almond milk—and a bouillabaisse accompanied by insanely crunchy cheesy bread for sopping. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 Wring out the mop and make sure the mop is not sopping wet. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 Drying off won’t leave these absorbent towels sopping wet. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 In the away end, on this putrid, sopping evening in N17, the bigger picture is steamrolled by the small. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 When the sopping girl has joined them on the beach, one of the producers separates from the huddle of production personnel. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026 After a sopping start to the new year, Southern California’s persistent drizzle is expected to wrap up by late Tuesday, ushering in a period of dry conditions, warmer temperatures and even some Santa Ana winds by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026 Marcus was drying off while still in the pool, leaving his towel sopping wet. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025 The other side of the sopping wet coin is how to counter these noises. — New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sopping

Adjective

The 59-year-old actress kept the summer vibes going at the Practical Magic 2 premiere on August 26, shimmering from head to toe in a seafoam green sequin gown that was dripping in pearls and gold chains.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
The man in black is wracked and choking, mangling the words, eyes dripping.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

Excess moisture is the biggest concern, so avoid soaking the surface and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of soaking

Verb

Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetting

Verb

After dipping its toes into beauty, Old Navy has refined its strategy and is gearing up for a nationwide rollout.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Treasury yields have also weighed on stocks, with the 30-year bond yield climbing to a 19-year high last week before dipping back down.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dipping

Adjective

From unexpected combinations to pops of saturated accessories, this season is all about self-expression and letting color lead the way.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
High-frequency brand campaigns in saturated markets remain notoriously difficult to isolate cleanly on a short cadence.

— Tobin Thomas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of saturated

Verb

That creates an important exception for government agencies that test drugs and send out regular reports on what adulterants are saturating the drug supply in certain locations.

— Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Spray it onto a microfiber cloth and wipe your floors to avoid over-saturating them.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

Definition of saturating

Verb

Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu said Trigg was hospitalized after authorities responded to a drowning call on May 12.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Oliver has been away from Buffalo's facility for periods this summer in the aftermath of his son, also named Ed, drowning in June at a residential pool in Houston.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of drowning

Verb

Flight attendant and travel industry veteran of 17 years Desiree Miller recommends finding a way to redirect your attention by blocking out unwanted sounds and immersing yourself in your favorite music or podcast.

— Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
For a famous California music festival, Tons’ team installed the Antarctic Dome, a space where festivalgoers could get away from the heat while immersing themselves in a display of stunning visual art.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

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