Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soak (up)
Verb
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Food and drink 1 Hotel Toronto features four restaurants and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026 -
San Francisco’s wellness-forward culture has made zero proof drinks a default rather than an afterthought.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Verb
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It's made with deep five-millimeter lugs that are seriously grippy on all kinds of terrain from mud to rocks, and its special midsole absorbs a ton of impact to keep your feet pain-free and without fatigue for as long as possible.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Over the decades, the Burberry check has been embraced by fashion insiders, supermodels, and celebrities, absorbing the attitude of each era along the way.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Its minimalist silhouette and hip-length hem pair effortlessly with shorts, skirts, or linen trousers, helping to stretch your travel wardrobe without taking up much suitcase space.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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His monologues were more of the monologue was taken up by politics than in Letterman's era.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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“Soak (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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