Synonyms of mopping up

Verb

1. wipe up, mop up, mop, absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up

usage: to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop; "Mop the hallway now"; "He mopped her forehead with a towel"

2. worst, pip, mop up, whip, rack up, beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish

usage: defeat thoroughly; "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"

3. get through, wrap up, finish off, mop up, polish off, clear up, finish up, complete, finish

usage: finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment"