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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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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine pouches contain nicotine, flavorings and other ingredients, with nicotine absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The fields and forests are green because green is the slice of visible light not absorbed for photosynthesis.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

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The group drank alcohol and used a series of drugs — including cocaine and Xanax from the dark web, prosecutors say.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
Her mother drank from the water bottle and realized there was a sour taste, sparking suspicions her water was being tampered with.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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