Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponged
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Men and women who drank the most caffeinated coffee had an 18% lower risk of dementia compared to people who consumed little to no caffeine.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026 -
The benefits appeared to be most pronounced in people who drank 2 to 3 cups of caffeinated coffee a day or 1 to 2 cups of caffeinated tea.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a TikTok on Wednesday, the singer-songwriter begged Wikipedia users to stop changing the photo on her page.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some even begged him to reconsider.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem because our bodies are mostly water, so only a small fraction of the drug is absorbed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Standard vitamin C supplements—think plain ascorbic acid—can be poorly absorbed at higher doses and are a common culprit for digestive discomfort.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Sponged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponged. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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