as in parasites
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
finally told the sponge to move out of their house and to get a job
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Recent Examples of sponges
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Don't make the mistake of using abrasive cleaning products or scrubber sponges on your mixer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
In Australia, bottle-nose dolphins use tools like sea sponges to uncover hidden fish and conch shells to trap prey.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Wetlands are natural sponges, soaking up excess rainwater and slowly releasing it over time.
—Howard Learner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Many of its delightful products are made on site, like comforters, pillows, wool sponges, and more.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
This set of natural loofah sponges gently exfoliates skin, stimulates circulation, improves lotion absorption and leaves skin soft and polished.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
When scientists revisited the site more than 40 years later, the scars were still sharply visible, and the disturbed areas remained largely devoid of the sponges, corals, and starfish that had once lived there.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Each bucket contains sponges, flashlights, bottled water, trash bags, goggles and hand sanitizer, according to a press release.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Most silicone sponges can last several years, and this one is fast-drying and made from nonscratch silicone that works well on glass, plastic, stone, and wood.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Don't make the mistake of using abrasive cleaning products or scrubber sponges on your mixer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
In Australia, bottle-nose dolphins use tools like sea sponges to uncover hidden fish and conch shells to trap prey.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Wetlands are natural sponges, soaking up excess rainwater and slowly releasing it over time.
—Howard Learner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Many of its delightful products are made on site, like comforters, pillows, wool sponges, and more.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
This set of natural loofah sponges gently exfoliates skin, stimulates circulation, improves lotion absorption and leaves skin soft and polished.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
When scientists revisited the site more than 40 years later, the scars were still sharply visible, and the disturbed areas remained largely devoid of the sponges, corals, and starfish that had once lived there.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Each bucket contains sponges, flashlights, bottled water, trash bags, goggles and hand sanitizer, according to a press release.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponges
Noun
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There, all animals undergo full medical evaluations, including testing for diseases, worms, and parasites.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The medication used to treat some parasites has also been used to treat COVID-19.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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This begs the question of who the agencies believe will step in to pony up $18 billion in new capital to fund the ongoing operations of the 100 gw of coal plants Sec.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One fateful night, while lamenting her responsibilities, Sarah begs the Goblin King to take her brother away.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The small-mouth bass go for the leeches, too.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Her book Saving Fish from Drowning, from drowning features a number of leeches.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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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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“Sponges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponges. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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