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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaks (up)
Verb
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On the other hand, water absorbs slowly into clay soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026 -
The findings come as a new UNESCO report warns of major gaps in understanding how much carbon the ocean absorbs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The River Is Waiting follows Corby, a dad laid off from his job in an advertising firm’s art department, who secretly drinks 100-proof rum and abuses prescription medication while caring for his twin 2-year-olds.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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The 5-foot-4 Escobar, who wrestles at 122 pounds, had organized his wrestling clothing, food and drinks the night before.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Soaks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaks%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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