soaks (up)

Definition of soaks (up)next
present tense third-person singular of soak (up)
as in absorbs
to take in (something liquid) through small openings this sponge should soak up the spilled juice very nicely

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Verb
  • The Kremlin, however, effectively absorbs these losses through monthly conscription of 40,000-43,000 troops.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The system absorbs the truth and moves on.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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  • Research is mixed as to how many drinks an adult can safely consume.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
  • What if only one person in your party drinks alcohol?
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Soaks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaks%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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