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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaks (up)
Verb
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice absorbs most of stock.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Turf absorbs heat from the sun and can become much hotter than natural grass, creating a health hazard, according to the Center for Environmental Health.—
Jon-David Regis,
NBC news,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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All three of us were also exposed to a family of chemicals called bisphenols, present in electronics, car parts, toys, household appliances, receipts, water pipes and the linings of metal food and drinks cans.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Soaks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaks%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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