soaked (up)

Definition of soaked (up)next
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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  • Stoners are no longer useful as a comedy device, while pot’s countercultural meaning has dissipated as it’s been absorbed into the mainstream.
    Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Uncover and bake for another 12 to 16 minutes, until the orzo is tender, has absorbed most of the stock, and the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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  • Lehman admitted in earlier testimony the pair drank and did some drugs, including marijuana, earlier that evening.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Participants drank soda and ate cookies while listening to Dropkick Murphys, a Boston punk band that Platner likes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Soaked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaked%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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