soaked (up)

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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  • The process requires specialized mirrors and a vacuum environment because EUV light is readily absorbed by many materials.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Although satisfying to see, this doesn’t necessarily mean all the ingredients have been absorbed, Osborne says.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
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  • The couple cut a vanilla sponge cake decorated with pink roses and, come evening, drank espresso martinis all night long.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Clark drank from the cup while receiving an ovation from the crowd.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Soaked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaked%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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