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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Verb
  • Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary of drinking from soda cans outdoors since wasps can crawl inside.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The protagonist then goads him into drinking enough to agree to spending the afternoon at her lake house.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The shock-absorbing material reduces stress on joints, while a snug, streamlined design prevents them from slipping off.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Through a combination of buttery-smooth fabric, mighty arch support, impact-absorbing memory foam, and the kind of curved, rocker-like outsole that doles out both traction and momentum on any surface.
    Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Rather than having cluttered and mismatched products taking up precious space, Hamid recommends unifying products.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Parking and taking up numerous spots is obviously an issue.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Soaking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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