soaks (up)

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
  • Pollen naturally absorbs less energy in the visible-to-near-infrared spectrum, which are the wavelengths mainly responsible for generating heat.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Whole food sources such as beans, bananas, avocado and eggs offer the form your child’s body absorbs and uses best.
    Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Nor does the audience know exactly what will happen to whichever character drinks the water.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
  • For most, the goal is to keep food and drinks cold while making ice last as long as possible.
    Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Soaks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaks%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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