Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soak (up)
Verb
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Americans — but especially Californians — drink the most tequila, which can be called tequila only if it’s grown in Mexico.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025 -
My skin drinks this stuff up, and has alleviated many of my complexion woes—think: uneven skin tone, loss of firmness, and excess oil production—with consistent use.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Using a wooden spoon, stir well to break up any large clumps, then turn the heat to low, cover, and cook undisturbed until the water is absorbed and the mixture is fluffy, about 3 minutes.—
Meher Mirza,
Saveur,
27 Feb. 2025
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With Banana Plantation, a man is centered within the dense, green leaves of the banana groves, as if he’s being absorbed into the vegetation.—
Emi Eleode,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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His daughter Barbara and stepson Wilson took up the baton and have steered the brand into a billion-dollar franchise over the last three decades.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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When fully opened up, all of these models will take up considerably more space on top, in front, and in back of the unit.—
David English,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Soak (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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