soak up

Ironically, single-family landlords might need lower mortgage rates to soak up the excess inventory in the for-sale market that is now trickling into rentals.

For a dramatically stripped-bare version of Paparazzi, she's on crutches, snarling at photographers, but soaking up the public's adoration until it frees her to walk unaided.

As a kid, her dad encouraged her to soak up the classics, from Nick Cave and King Tubby to The Pogues and hours of music from Pakistan.

At night, Piña says his apartment glows from the streetlights and soaks up the energy from the neighborhood.

Sinner began confidently but was quickly rocked by Alcaraz's explosive returns, and even his ability to soak up pressure could not prevent the early break.