soaking (up)

Definition of soaking (up)next
present participle of soak (up)
as in drinking
to take in (something liquid) through small openings this sponge should soak up the spilled juice very nicely

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  • However, hyponatremia, a condition that results from drinking too much water and effectively diluting the sodium content of your blood, can actually be far more dangerous.
    Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Binge drinking — defined as drinking five plus beverages in one sitting — drove the most liver disease deaths, with the greatest risk among those who engaged in binge drinking while living with type 2 diabetes or hypertension.
    Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • The particles that make up these dark nebulae are of a finite size, and that size is extremely good at absorbing visible light.
    Big Think, Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel This cream has mastered the art of hydrating without feeling heavy, thanks to red bean water, which delivers moisture while also absorbing excess oil.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Trading pencil skirts for scrubs and pilot uniforms, many women are making waves by taking up space in high-paying industries.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
  • There are no indications that Congress is taking up the legislation.
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Soaking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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