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
  • There are a large number of NA spirits and cocktails to choose from these days, part of the industry’s response to people drinking less overall.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2026
  • This increase in colon activity can occur in as little as four minutes after drinking coffee, which is why some people feel the immediate urge to poop after their morning cup of joe.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of drinking
Verb
  • Its flying-wing configuration, composite material, and radar-absorbing coatings help reduce its radar signature.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Losing some of the heat-absorbing color can help the dragonflies stay cooler, but the males also lose color that helps attract females.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of absorbing
Verb
  • The rodents are taking up residence in backyards on First Avenue for the first time, local residents said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Times reported last month that Waymo’s electric vehicles have been taking up space at public charging stations in San Diego County.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of taking up
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“Soaking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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