soak (up)

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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  • With that goal in mind, Dijkstra has constructed a scheme to ensure that King Radovid stops drinking and sulking over Jaskier and embraces his role as one of the few remaining leaders who can oppose Emhyr’s army.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The crawl includes access to multiple bars, drink specials, and a $2,000 costume contest.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • The silky fibers are smartly engineered to absorb moisture and promote airflow, helping even the warmest sleepers stay comfortable all night long.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The hallmark of every overnight shed or self-care day, the best face hydrogel masks create a hydrating, occlusive environment that helps the skin absorb active ingredients more effectively.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • If Dalton were to miss the game, White would back up the Young without taking up one of the two standard elevations from the practice squad.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
  • As Variety reported in 2020, the series has taken up as much as 113 hours (or more) a week out of the network’s 168-hour lineup.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Soak (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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