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as in dirt
slops plural
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
cleaned the slops out of the cow barn
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as in cheese
that which is of low quality or worth
that songwriter turns out nothing but slop, and record buyers eat it up
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Recent Examples of slop
Johan Moreno, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
David Corenswet’s performance shines, but the film suffers from lots of CGI slop and tonal incoherence.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 14 June 2023
The oldest of five children, Packard spent his days after school milking cows, slopping pigs and digging potatoes.
—Lacey Latch, AZCentral.com, 30 Apr. 2023
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Noun
Meta’s Action Follows YouTube Meta's move follows similar action by YouTube, which introduced new rules in July targeting AI slop on YouTube Shorts.
—Johan Moreno, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
David Corenswet’s performance shines, but the film suffers from lots of CGI slop and tonal incoherence.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
Verb
His matcha had slopped onto one of his tan suede loafers.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 14 June 2023
The oldest of five children, Packard spent his days after school milking cows, slopping pigs and digging potatoes.
—Lacey Latch, AZCentral.com, 30 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slop
Noun
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It's typically derived from natural sources like peat, clay, mud, even mountain rocks.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Humidity will be moderate and depending on early morning precipitation, there’s a possibility for a frequent staple of Lollapalooza: mud.—
Susan Moskop,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Many swimmers are using the pool to wash their feet or their sandals, clogging the water with dirt and sand.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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When the deputy pulled up in his patrol car, Alvarado saw Arnold, covered in dirt, walking down the street.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Skip the tuna tartare tacos and choose the cheese: The beets make it.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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The company in 2024 closed its Lancaster cheese plant in southwestern Wisconsin − eliminating 98 jobs.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Sheik plans to explore the goo’s origin, noting that there are many scenarios to consider, including whether the substance grew in the rudder shaft in the first place or somehow hitched a ride on the boat.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Here’s a recipe for Christina Tosi’s cinnamon buns with brown sugar goo.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The two passengers also encountered floating traffic cones, and by the time the car made it to the other end, water was splashing up near the passenger side window.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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But then Eddie left Brandi for the singer LeAnn Rimes, and Scheana’s name was soon splashed across the tabloids as another of Cibrian’s conquests.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
Verb
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By sunup,the water had devoured their home and took Betty, 84, and her sons: Gary, 60, and 54-year-old Doug West.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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There are mentions of past destruction, as Galactus is said to have devoured five planets, wiping out entire civilizations in the process.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Leftover sludge falls to the bottom of the ponds, which are then cleaned out and refilled to renew the process.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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There were torrential rains in Italy's north on Monday and parts of Bardonecchia near Turin were covered in sludge after the Frejus river burst its banks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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The book deftly expresses both grief for all of the violence perpetrated on American soil and a profound love for all of the beings that inhabit this continent.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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The victory continues England’s success at major international tournaments, with this marking the team’s third final in a row; the Lionesses won the Women’s Euros on home soil in 2022 and lost to Spain in the World Cup final in 2023.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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“Slop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slop. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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