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soak up

VERB
absorb
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consume ingest swallow take in
STRONG
blot devour imbibe ingurgitate
WEAK
drink in osmose sop up sponge up suck in
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain
WEAK
disperse dissipate distract eject emit exude misunderstand not get spew vomit
VERB
absorb
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assimilate follow get incorporate learn take in understand
STRONG
comprehend digest grasp sense
WEAK
get into latch onto
Antonyms
STRONGEST
miss misunderstand
WEAK
disperse dissipate distract eject emit exude not get spew vomit
VERB
assimilate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehend grasp incorporate understand
STRONG
digest ingest learn sense
WEAK
osmose take in take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exclude misinterpret mistake misunderstand
STRONG
overlook
WEAK
not adapt reject unlearn
VERB
drink
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consume drain gulp guzzle inhale quaff sip slurp suck
STRONG
absorb belt booze dissipate down gargle imbibe indulge irrigate lap nip slosh sop sponge sup swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast
WEAK
hit the bottle liquor up partake of put away tank up toss off wash down wet whistle
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain
VERB
dry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bake blot deplete drain empty evaporate exhaust sear shrivel wilt wipe wither
STRONG
concentrate condense dehumidify dehydrate desiccate exsiccate freeze-dry harden kiln mummify parch scorch sponge stale swab towel
WEAK
anhydrate torrefy wizen
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bloom dampen expand fill grow soak wet
STRONG
moisten
WEAK
water
VERB
learn
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determine enroll gain get grasp master pick up read receive review study
STRONG
apprentice attain con cram grind imbibe lucubrate matriculate memorize peruse prepare
WEAK
be taught be trained become able become versed brush up on burn midnight oil commit to memory crack the books drink in get down pat get the hang of get the knack of improve mind major in minor in pore over specialize in take course take in train in wade through
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore lose miss misunderstand neglect pass release spend
WEAK
overlook teach
VERB
mop
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dab swab wipe
STRONG
dust pat polish rub sponge squeegee wash
WEAK
towel off
VERB
preoccupy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consume engross
STRONG
assimilate comprehend digest follow get grasp immerse incorporate learn monopolize sense
WEAK
get into latch onto take in
Antonyms
STRONG
exclude misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get overlook
VERB
sup
Synonyms
STRONG
absorb belt booze consume dissipate down drain gargle gulp guzzle imbibe indulge inhale irrigate lap nip quaff sip slosh slurp sop sponge suck swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast
WEAK
hit the bottle liquor up partake of pull on put away tank up toss off wash down wet one's whistle wet whistle
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain accumulate collect eject gather not use
VERB
take in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorb receive
WEAK
assimilate comprehend digest get grasp perceive savvy see take
Antonyms
WEAK
misconceive misunderstand
VERB
tank up
Synonyms
WEAK
absorb belt bend the elbow booze consume dissipate down drain gargle gulp guzzle hit the bottle imbibe indulge inhale irrigate lap liquor up nip partake of put away quaff sip slosh slurp sop sponge suck sup swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast toss off wash down wet whistle

Example Sentences

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The world's coastal mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

She came to Seoul just to soak up the festive vibes and potentially catch a glimpse somehow of the band from afar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Multiple outdoor dining areas provide the perfect place to soak up the California sun.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

He’s tried to soak up as much as he can from the veteran stars he’s been able to spend time with.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

“It didn't have time to soak up much juice. If I leave it connected all afternoon, the orb will burn bright for a few days—even longer if I keep it switched off.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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