soaking (up)

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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  • Middleton also reportedly avoids drinking tap water when travelling overseas because of concerns over bacteria, contaminants or unfamiliar mineral content.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026
  • Middle and upper-class people would have wanted special implements for drinking these beverages and a place to drink it.
    James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026
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  • For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • There was an instance of Pölzl using her body to shield young Adolf and absorbing her husband’s blows.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
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  • Much was spoken about the positions Ronaldo was taking up in their opening game, often keeping himself offside when DR Congo pushed up the pitch.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Rather than having cluttered and mismatched products taking up precious space, Hamid recommends unifying products.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
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“Soaking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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