soaking (up)

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaking (up)
  1. drinking
  2. absorbing
  3. taking up
Verb
  • People can get the stomach bug by eating and drinking food and water contaminated with poop.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Alcohol disrupts sleep, but drinking earlier may give your body more time to process it before bedtime, reducing its impact on sleep quality.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
Definition of drinking
Verb
  • The Works is a lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizer for your body in any stage, helping to hydrate and tone, boost elasticity, tighten crepiness, and replenish texture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • On the road, the bZ’s suspension prioritizes ride comfort over corner-carving theatrics, absorbing rough pavement pretty well while maintaining enough body control to avoid feeling too floaty.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of absorbing
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  • The queen-sized bed remains grand without feeling imposing or taking up your entire bedroom, largely thanks to its lower headboard height and nearly invisible wooden legs.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
  • Much was spoken about the positions Ronaldo was taking up in their opening game, often keeping himself offside when DR Congo pushed up the pitch.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of taking up
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