Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soak (up)
Verb
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This advisory is in effect until Friday at 9 p.m. NWS Heat Wave Safety Advice: Protect yourself with these recommendations Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025 -
The event will include food, drink, a concert and more.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Owen drinks from it and is seemingly absorbed into the fountain.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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The towel absorbs up to eight times its weight in water.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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But the House adjourned without taking up the measure, meaning the transit issue remains unresolved.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Residential conversions have taken up the slack to some extent adding 3,500 units in the last decade — some on Pratt Street — with new apartment dwellers.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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“Soak (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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