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View definitions for soak up

soak up

verb as in absorb

verb as in absorb

verb as in assimilate

verb as in mop

Strongest matches

Weak match

verb as in preoccupy

verb as in take in

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"We need to take time to look at the report, soak up the details, and then to respond."

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It can keep soaking up surplus supply and put a floor under prices.

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Even extremely dry regions contain small amounts of humidity, and certain materials can soak up that moisture and release it as usable drinking water.

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Penelope wanted to stop and soak up every detail, but the stage manager glided across the stage at a quick floating trot.

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For now, Parrott and co will gladly soak up the acclaim after rescuing their dream in such dramatic fashion.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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