soak (up)

verb

Definition of soak (up)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soak (up)
  1. drink
  2. absorb
  3. take up
Verb
  • Neighbors called the residents of the apartment where Portillo was found dead problem tenants who were known to drink excessively and act rowdy.
    Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Angelle’s go-to drink for this month is an Orange Brûlée.
    Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of drink
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  • The rice is cooked perfectly and absorbs all the flavors of the broth and the cream of chicken mixture; the milk also helps to add an extra element of creaminess to the dish.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Cancer cells absorb large amounts of sugar, absorbing the radioactive material.
    Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of absorb
Verb
  • The funnel cake takes up the entire plate, and while some cakes taper off at the edges, this one is properly thick through and through.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
  • While both portals advise that miles may take up to 10 weeks after the bonus period to appear in your account, in practice, these bonuses typically post within a few days.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of take up
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“Soak (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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