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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  • Astronomers analyze these patterns, including which colors are emitted, absorbed or reflected, to gauge the size, temperature and composition of objects in space.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 15 June 2026
  • Much of the concern has surrounded chemical sunscreens, which get absorbed into the skin.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
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  • Yes, some people drank so much that they got fired and hit on random people and drove drunk—those people should obviously quit.
    Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
  • British media outlets reported that the England fans drank 5,000 beers at The Londoner on Tuesday, spending £30,000, or more than $40,200.
    Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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