soak

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

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

He came to Milan with his friends to soak up the city’s architecture and history, even grabbing cheap last-minute tickets for the opera to witness its majestic interior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

So I, too, ran to my mom, and she scooped me up and carried me away from the park, allowing my tears and snot to soak her shirt.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling