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soaks (up)

verb

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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Put Risk And Responsibility Into The Business Case If the operator earns a referral fee while the provider absorbs refunds, fraud and customer service, those costs belong in the margin calculation.

— Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
The oil itself applies with a buttery glide, absorbs in five seconds, and doesn’t feel sticky or greasy.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

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The impression is of a raucous house party—one in which secrets are spilled, kisses are stolen, and everyone drinks far too much.

— Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Current law says that if an accuser knowingly and willingly drinks too much, there is no crime for someone else to take advantage of the accuser’s incapacitation.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

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