soaking (up)

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
  • The weather service suggests drinking plenty of fluids, staying indoors with air-conditioning and out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
  • The couple had been drinking at a Westlake Village cantina and were heading to Grossman’s home to watch a presidential debate.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
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  • The weaker bonds are dispersed throughout the material as cross-links known as mechanophores, and upon a sudden strike, those mechanophores selectively snap at the impact site, absorbing the impact energy more effectively.
    Shirl Leigh June 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2026
  • Also indicative of a dense shroud of gas were signs of fluorescence and helium-absorbing radiation.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Some states are taking up the issue.
    Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 10 June 2026
  • Glasner’s two main assistant coaches, Michael Angerschmid and Ronald Brunmayr, had long since been responsible for set pieces but, earlier this year, that responsibility was shifted to Paddy McCarthy with greater success, resulting in the Irishman taking up the duties full time.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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“Soaking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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