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soaks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of soak (up)

as in absorbs

to take in (something liquid) through small openings this sponge should soak up the spilled juice very nicely

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The Cohesion 18 sneakers are outfitted with a thick, supportive sole that absorbs impact and offers stability, a rubber outsole for traction, and a sockliner to prevent friction burn and blisters.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
This modeling effect matters more as AI absorbs the routine layer of work.

— Faustino Júnior, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
The fare includes accommodations, many meals on board, drinks like regular coffee and lemonade, entertainment and more.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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