as in parasite
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 sponge
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Scrub the grates with an old rag or abrasive dish sponge and rinse well.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Dip a microfiber cloth or sponge in the solution.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Noun
Allow the solution to work for at least five minutes and, again, starting at the top of the door, scrub with a sponge.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Scrub the grates with an old rag or abrasive dish sponge and rinse well.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Verb
Use a clean microfiber cloth or sponge to wipe over the tile surface from top to bottom, focusing on areas where buildup is usually heavy, such as behind the stove.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Dip a microfiber cloth or sponge in the solution.
—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponge
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Zach Raff, an assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics at NC State, previously told the Observer the parasite poses low risk to North Carolina as long as infected animals are quarantined.
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It is caused by eating or drinking food contaminated with either bacteria, viruses, parasites or a harmful toxin.
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Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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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.
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Yet, the same people who begged for this opportunity for years suddenly want to police the moment.
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
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“Sponge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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