soak

Example Sentences

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Although the storm promises to bring Southern California’s first significant soaking in a month, an interlude that followed one of the region’s wettest Novembers on record, Northern California was already hit by storms this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Both have opted to skip college for a hands-on business course, soaking up whatever they can from their father and grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times

Soaring demand for AI systems is soaking up more of the available memory supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

Anything that adds ballast and soaks up the warm bits without overpowering them earns a spot here.

From Salon

Heat pumps soak up heat from the air, ground or, in these cases, bodies of water.

From BBC