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
  • This type of fiber absorbs water, helping stool to pass through the digestive system.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This results because Earth's atmosphere absorbs relatively short wavelengths of light, letting only the longer-wavelength reddish hues through to paint the lunar surface.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • The shop is also selling the popular fall drinks Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Chai.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Despite being more than 55% ABV, the amber whiskey drinks way below its proof point, and has a rich, playful nose.
    Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Soaks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaks%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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