soak up
Idioms-
Absorb, take in, as in I lay there, soaking up the sun , or She often went to hear poets read their work, soaking up every word . This usage, alluding to absorbing a liquid, dates from the mid-1500s.
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Drink to excess, as in She can really soak up her beer .
Example Sentences
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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
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
Klaebo and his Norwegian teammate Einar Hedegart comfortably won the team sprint free event, with Klaebo slowing before the finish line to soak up the applause of the crowd.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
As well as being filmed, Duvall popped up at football games across the country in a bid to soak up the atmosphere.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
A teller of tales if there ever was one, the second mate could soak up a story and wring it out later word for word, and he was always happy to oblige.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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