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sponge

[spuhnj] / spʌndʒ /


NOUN
drunk
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Households in Germany and North America volunteered to use one of three sponge types as part of their regular dishwashing routines while documenting how the sponges were used.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

While the amount of microplastic released by an individual sponge may seem small, the totals become much larger when scaled up.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

It will occupy an area partly covered in a marshy oasis, or "vega," which acts as a natural sponge.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

A cool sponge or piece of clothing soaked in water and placed under the armpits or on the neck can help to cool someone.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I took two sponge rollers and wound my bangs around them.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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