soak up

phrasal verb

soaked up; soaking up; soaks up

: to take in (liquid) : absorb

The rag soaked up most of the water.

: to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) in usually a slow or relaxed way

We went to the beach and soaked up the sun/sunshine all afternoon.

I sat at my table for an hour soaking up the atmosphere of the café.

The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause.

: to learn and remember (something) quickly

He eagerly soaked up every word she said.

She has an ability to soak up new information very quickly.

: to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.)

This project is soaking up resources that could be used elsewhere.

Examples of soak up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At the Amazon lot in Culver City, Calif., dozens of industry movers and shakers came together to soak up knowledge from the esteemed panelists. —

Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 21 June 2024 Sit outside on the terrace to continue soaking up those beach breezes. —

Miami Herald, 18 June 2024 Made of 100 percent Turkish Aegean cotton, these towels soak up excess water with ease and efficiency. —

Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024 Book a table out on the terrace to soak up the views. —

Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for soak up

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