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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  • In fact, the Department of Energy estimates that about 76 percent of the sunlight that hits a standard double-pane window is absorbed as heat, making things hotter.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • First, its molecules prefer to sit on the surface of the skin rather than being more readily absorbed into the bloodstream, which can occur for some formulations.
    Guy German, Fortune, 21 June 2026
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  • The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
    Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Researchers found the strongest association among people who drank about two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea each day.
    Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 29 June 2026
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“Soaked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaked%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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