A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SOPS

Thu, 30 Nov '23
Soaks (up)
Thu, 5 Jan '23
Dips in gravy
Sat, 10 Dec '22
Soaks (up)
Sun, 31 Jul '22
Soaks (up)
Mon, 4 Jul '22
Soaks (up)
Thu, 12 May '22
Soaks (up)
Tue, 7 Dec '21
Absorbs, as with bread