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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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
That will soak up industry capacity, supporting pricing power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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
Those views can also be enjoyed from the home’s many balconies, which also provide perfect spots to sit and soak up the scenery.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
At first I just stand and soak up their papery presence.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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