How to Use soak up in a Sentence

soak up

verb
  • Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the broth.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Serve it with couscous to soak up the pan juices.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Did you guys get out of there to soak up other places?
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 4 May 2026
  • Dive and snorkel trips are the best way to soak up the reef's beauty.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • Or grab a pair of chaise lounge chairs for soaking up the sun poolside.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Leave it on overnight to soak up the grease, then vacuum it off.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Don't forget a thick slice of crusty bread on the side to soak up all the flavor.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
  • The mother of four has ensured Saint soaks up the sport.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • Guests learned about tea while soaking up the serenity of the area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
  • Serve this delicious stew with crusty bread to soak up every last bite.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up all that garlic butter goodness.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • As the baitfish head shallow to soak up the sun, the bass won’t be far behind.
    — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
  • So choose a full-sun spot where your tree can soak up 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Go outside and soak up the vibes that will nourish your body, heart, and spirit.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
  • These showoffs need to soak up rays all day long in order to reach their fullest potential.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Rice and peas — to soak up the rich, molasses-like gravy — are non-negotiable.
    — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
  • Spread the seeds out on a paper towel to dry and soak up excess water.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
  • Spread the seeds out on a paper towel to dry and soak up excess water.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • When a lot of rain falls very quickly, the ground can’t soak up the water—leading to floods.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Place this plant near the edge of the balcony to soak up the sun's rays and display its color.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Amy Schumer is ushering in the warmer months by soaking up some sun.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Take a paddleboard out on the calm waters, or just spend a day soaking up the sun.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Tapioca starch soaks up grease and keeps hair looking clean and matte.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Cheers and clapping could be heard after the two hugged and soaked up the occasion.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are soaking up the desert sun.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Lainey Wilson is soaking up the sun and enjoying the lake with her friends.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
  • Blot the area with a white rag or paper towels, pressing firmly to soak up and lift the moisture.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • The resort sits on Wailea Beach, where the characters soak up the sun.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, give each tray of seedlings a set period of time to soak up water from the bottom.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026
  • This summer is all about soaking up shades that are made to remind you of beach days, clear skies, and coastal design.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026

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