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
  • Unlike beads, Durafoam evenly absorbs body weight and won’t compress over time.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
  • In such power plants, hundreds of mirrors focus sunlight onto a central tower that absorbs heat and converts it into energy.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • Godolkin’s actual body is only able to eat applesauce, which makes sense in light of its condition, but Cipher drinks those shakes.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Civic leaders, this week, chalked up Sacramento’s first two to-go drinks events as early successes, and paved the way for more.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Soaks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaks%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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