soak up
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As we stand in a beautiful square, the famous Belfry of Mons looming over us, I ask Karl if he ever pauses to truly soak up the sights.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Angelenos avoided the most significant impacts of Hurricane Marie over the Labor Day weekend, but the region continued to soak up the fringes of the storm Sunday, according to meteorologists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Companies that grant lots of stock options can be indifferent because they want to soak up those cheaply issued shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Then fund the donor-advised fund to soak up the conversion income.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Soon they’d take the catchers and jars up to the roof and lay them out on tar paper to soak up the sunlight.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
![]()
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word