soaking (up)

Definition of soaking (up)next
present participle of soak (up)
as in drinking
to take in (something liquid) through small openings this sponge should soak up the spilled juice very nicely

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  • Jude, a 12-year-old who gets injured in a firework accident, had been drinking with older kids while dealing with instability at home.
    Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Patricia explains the process and reminds the woman that drinking coffee before the screening can affect the results.
    Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • With the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline topping a multiyear high of $4 a gallon, according to AAA, inflation-weary commuters are having a tough time absorbing the energy shock.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Florida nonprofit Veterans Cannabis Care addresses this directly, absorbing 100% of both physician and state certification fees for qualifying veterans.
    Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Because of inflation and changing consumer habits, many big name retailers have been forced to reduce their store footprints, with e-commerce taking up a higher bulk of sales.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Trading pencil skirts for scrubs and pilot uniforms, many women are making waves by taking up space in high-paying industries.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Soaking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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