as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the general announced that the remaining fighting would be only a mop-up to a war that was all but over
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Recent Examples of mop-up
Firefighters remain on scene conducting heavy mop-up operations.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
In for what proved to be only 2:07 of mop-up duty in Indiana’s rout, Johnson received a technical foul with 57.3 seconds to play amid an altercation and was ejected.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Firefighters remain on scene to address any new hot spots and will continue mop-up and patrol operations to ensure the area is secure.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
Both players held pregame news conferences before their first games, but only one talked about getting dominated in High-A.
Miley pitched later that night in mop-up duty against his old team, the Brewers.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Wade Miley, who was signed to step into Greene’s spot in the rotation, gave up four runs in the last two innings of mop-up duty.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 4 June 2025
Crews will focus on suppression repair, addressing areas damaged by the fire, as well as mop-up operations.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
Operational focus will include deep mop-up, hazard tree mitigation, and preparation for potential weather shifts in the coming days.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
DeSmith hadn’t played in more than a month, his mop-up duty in Game 4 of the first round his only action since the end of the regular season.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
In for what proved to be only 2:07 of mop-up duty in Indiana’s rout, Johnson received a technical foul with 57.3 seconds to play amid an altercation and was ejected.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Firefighters remain on scene to address any new hot spots and will continue mop-up and patrol operations to ensure the area is secure.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
Both players held pregame news conferences before their first games, but only one talked about getting dominated in High-A.
Miley pitched later that night in mop-up duty against his old team, the Brewers.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Wade Miley, who was signed to step into Greene’s spot in the rotation, gave up four runs in the last two innings of mop-up duty.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 4 June 2025
Crews will focus on suppression repair, addressing areas damaged by the fire, as well as mop-up operations.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
Operational focus will include deep mop-up, hazard tree mitigation, and preparation for potential weather shifts in the coming days.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
DeSmith hadn’t played in more than a month, his mop-up duty in Game 4 of the first round his only action since the end of the regular season.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop-up
Noun
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That ending is the most important scene and is very much in direct contact with the overarching theme that penetrates all three seasons.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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In addition, the Squid Game Season 3 ending certainly seems to allude to the format going international.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae reprises his role as Gi-hun for the Korean thriller's climactic conclusion.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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China had postponed the conclusion of the cognac probe twice, as the two sides tried to resolve the alcohol and EV spats, among others.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
Noun
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At one end of the barbell, size will remain an advantage, enabling the next generation of experiences, AI enhancements, and operational leverage.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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All the shows in the video are premiering between July 11 (the date for Zombies 4) and the end of the year.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The announcement was made during the season 12 finale in March 2025.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Metallica was the penultimate band to perform before the Osbourne/Black Sabbath finale performances.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Follow it up with a microfiber cloth for a streak-free finish.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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UConn’s third-ever one-and-done, McNeeley came off the bench in the Hornets’ opener against the Utah Jazz and impacted the game immediately, driving for a crafty finish and a three-point play in his first minute on the court.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The storm delivered around two months' worth of rain to Chapel Hill, Durham, and the surrounding area, closing roads, stranding residents and causing wide flooding.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The Clinton Township closing leaves the Royal Oak Bar Louie location at 510 S. Main St., between Fifth and Sixth streets, as the only Michigan location open.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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This coming year will be the culmination of our yearly gathering in Park City for the Sundance Film Festival.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
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In October 1971, the Shah anointed himself as the culmination of 2,500 years of Persian history with an extravagant birthday party for the Persian Empire.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
13 July 2025
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“Mop-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop-up. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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