sponge
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By treating the brain like a sponge, the team could simulate how fluid travels through spaces of different sizes, similar to the folds of the brain or the pores of a sponge.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
This abrasive quality is what allows the sponge to "erase" stains.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Assuming that the average sponge is worn down by about 10% during use, the researchers combined this figure with sales data to estimate the global impact.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
"He's learned, he's worked hard and he's reaping the rewards of it. Fair play. He's a sponge and I know he's very thorough in his detailed approach."
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
But with each word that left Lev’s mouth, my grip on the sponge grew tighter.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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Marine Biology - Introductory
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