soak (up)

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soak (up)
  1. drink
  2. absorb
  3. take up
Verb
  • Food and drink Croatian chef Pavo Klarić has been at the helm of Michelin-recommended Luciano Restaurant since 2021.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Verb
  • The cuts to public benefits arrive at a time where populations in the state are less likely to be able to absorb the impact.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Clinically tested in a 16-week study, the fast-absorbing cream has stats to back up its benefits.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of absorb
Verb
  • Kevin also pressed political leaders to take up the cause, arguing that defending female athletics bridges partisan divides.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Warm water, put simply, expands, whereas cold water takes up less space.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of take up
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“Soak (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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