soak (up)

Definition of soak (up)next
as in to drink
to take in (something liquid) through small openings this sponge should soak up the spilled juice very nicely

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Verb
  • Use it as a mixer for your favorite spring cocktails or drink it all on its own.
    Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Brown also asked about medical records that showed Mensing started smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol at age 11 and taking opioids at 16.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • When chemicals from oil dissolve into the water column, water-breathing animals such as fish absorb them through their gills and corals absorb them directly through their tissues.
    Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • According to the agenda, the Board of Managers will discuss behind closed doors the decision not to renew or terminate certain contracts, then take up a public vote.
    Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Limited information about the incident is available at this time, with Midland County taking up to 10 days to release an arrest affidavit.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Soak (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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