sponging

verb

Definition of spongingnext
present participle of sponge
1
as in drinking
to take in (something liquid) through small openings the ground quickly sponged up the much-needed rain

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2
as in begging
to live by relying on someone else's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility she's been sponging off of her friends while she tries to land an entry-level job on Wall Street

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponging
  1. drinking
  2. begging
  3. absorbing
Verb
  • Here's what to know about staying safe while drinking apple cider.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of drinking
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  • Broth ends the video with an emotional plea begging his fans for their help.
    Ash Parrish, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The finally cool weather is begging for a road trip adventure.
    Megan Stringer, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of begging
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  • Empathetic listening, however, entails stopping, absorbing what the other person is saying and then reflecting back both the emotional undertones and the content.
    Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • But after months of absorbing McLaren’s punches, Red Bull landed a shot of its own, something Norris acknowledged himself.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of absorbing
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