soak (up)

as in to drink
to take in (something liquid) through small openings this sponge should soak up the spilled juice very nicely

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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
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  • Meanwhile, Owen drinks from it and is seemingly absorbed into the fountain.
    EW.com, EW.com, 23 May 2025
  • Essentially, change fluency is all about an organization’s ability to spot shifts early, absorb disruptions without missing a beat, and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
    Kathleen Walch, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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  • PDFs are usually uncontested contenders (much like Microsoft) but SVG files have seemingly come out of nowhere to take up a competitive share of malicious space.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Nielsen’s monthly Gauge report shows streaming taking up 44.3 percent of all TV use in the United States, up from 43.8 percent in March.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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“Soak (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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