soaked (up)

verb

past tense of soak (up)
as in absorbed
to take in (something liquid) through small openings this sponge should soak up the spilled juice very nicely

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  1. absorbed
  2. drank
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  • Inhalers are often used for asthma, a condition in which the lungs struggle to get enough air absorbed and sent to the body.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The soap can be absorbed by the berries, potentially introducing contaminants.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of absorbed
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  • On the coast, the quirky tradition that is the Hermosa Beach Ironman returned, too, as dozens of people ran, paddled and drank a six pack of suds.
    — Daily News, Daily News, 4 July 2026
  • Eighteenth-century Americans drank a staggering amount of alcohol compared to us today, so there are two important essentials for your party, both involving booze.
    — Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of drank
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“Soaked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaked%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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