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soaking (up)

verb

present participle of soak (up)

as in drinking

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

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Public health officials have cautioned for years that older adults are drinking more, and more often.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
This week’s newsletter looks at why people are drinking less alcohol, how the world judges America and how many people use chatbots like a friend.

— Scott Clement, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026

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The second piece is a shock-absorbing landing gear – 38 friction disks that soak up the force of impact so the drone doesn't bounce.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Parents may feel uncomfortable with how much technology their children are absorbing, but feel the need to trust the teachers.

— Perry Rettig, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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Bi is at work on a black gown with a veil, which Christian worries is taking up too much time.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) are developing a new type of heatsink that could help electronics manage short bursts of intense heat while taking up significantly less space and weight.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

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