Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soak (up)
Verb
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The sole reason to go is to eat hot rolls and chicken and drink good lemonade.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025 -
Speaking, eating, and drinking on public transportation is discouraged in Japan, and the train car is as quiet as a study hall.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Verb
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But because krill oil is absorbed better, less of it is needed to see results.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Lyne’s influence never disappeared; it was absorbed.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Each bespoke itinerary will contain up to six local landmarks in total, taking up to 6 hours to leisurely complete.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The preliminary engineering phase is expected to take up to three years, while the next phase that includes land acquisition could take 18 months to two years as the project continues to be refined.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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“Soak (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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