soak up

phrasal verb

soaked up; soaking up; soaks up

1

: to take in (liquid) : absorb

The rag soaked up most of the water.

2

: to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) in usually a slow or relaxed way

We went to the beach and soaked up the sun/sunshine all afternoon.

I sat at my table for an hour soaking up the atmosphere of the café.

The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause.

3

: to learn and remember (something) quickly

He eagerly soaked up every word she said.

She has an ability to soak up new information very quickly.

4

: to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.)

This project is soaking up resources that could be used elsewhere.

Examples of soak up in a Sentence

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The sauna’s floor-to-ceiling window overlooks the Black Forest, while the surrounding balcony is dotted with outdoor beds to soak up the sun au naturale. —Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024

The casserole is assembled the night before and sits in the refrigerator overnight or for at least a few hours, allowing the dry bread to soak up the liquid. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024

Edie had traveled to the famous Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, UK, to soak up the atmosphere of a Taylor Swift concert. —Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

Specifically, Deutsche expects that triumvirate to soak up 90% of industry profits next year. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024