How to Use sponge in a Sentence

sponge

1 of 2 noun

• Wipe away the paste and grime with a damp cloth or sponge.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
• Just put some on the coarse side of a damp sponge and gently scrub the stains on the tub.
  — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024
• Rinse again, then scrub the carafe and the plunger with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023
• Warm water, dish soap, a sponge, and a good air dry does the trick.
  — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
• Plus, there’s even room to store your sponge and dish soap.
  — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
• Put just a dab on them and blend VERY gently with a sponge.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
• The rest of the pasta maker was easy to clean with a sponge, soap, and water.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
• Clean the outside and inside of the shade with a soft sponge and soapy water.
  — Maryal Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2023
• Dip a sponge in your soapy water and scrub all the pool surfaces.
  — Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
• Use a scrub brush, sponge, or clean rag to remove mold stains.
  — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
• Clean the inside of the ice box with a scrub brush or sponge, and a mixture of dish soap and water.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2023
• Pieces of sponge were glued to his boot soles, a tactic used to mask footprints.
  — Nick Miroff and Toluse Olorunnipa, Anchorage Daily News, 13 July 2023
• Like a sponge, the template soaked up all the errors within the design.
  — Anil Ananthaswamy, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2023
• Sprinkle some coarse salt onto the stain and use a damp cloth or sponge to scrub.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
• Here’s how Wing cleans his cast-iron pieces: Use warm water, dish soap, and a sponge.
  — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 11 May 2023
• Step 1: Use a Light Touch Gently rubbing the walls with a dry sponge is your best bet.
  — Jennifer Kopf, Country Living, 12 Jan. 2023
• The frame is made from rust-resistant steel and the cushions are filled with 2.3-inch sponge.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
• One day Botting headed down to the quarry to search for more sponges.
  — Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 10 May 2023
• Meanwhile, Hawksbills like to feed on sponges found in coral reefs.
  — Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
• Use gentle dish soap, water, and a sponge to wipe the surface clean.
  — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2023
• The above selfies show what the highlighter looks like when applied with a brush as well as a wet sponge.
  — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2023
• Use a microfiber cloth or a non-abrasive sponge to gently scrub the knob.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• Use an old sponge and toothbrush on the chain, chainrings and derailleurs.
  — George Petras, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2023
• Brunch Cakes Who says cakes have to be made of buttercream and layers of sponge?
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2024
• Scrub the inside thoroughly with a clean sponge or brush.
  — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2023
• Let the formula work for a few hours, and then wipe gently with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
  — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
• Almost as good as a hammock and a sponge and Longreads.
  — Lauren Goode, WIRED, 24 Aug. 2023
• Stick to the gentler blue scour pads, the scrubby side of your sponge, or a Scrub Daddy/Mommy.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023
• Smooth out the panel with a plastic scraper, squeegee or damp sponge.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
• The crow painted with its beak, using a small sponge that had been dipped into paint.
  — Cathy Free, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023

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sponge

2 of 2 verb

• She sponged up the spilt milk.
• She sponged the dirt off her shirt.
• He sponged off his face.
• She always sponges meals from us.
• Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe down the outside of the main unit.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2020
• If the plates are built-in, use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe them clean.
  — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 11 Aug. 2020
• When the stain is gone, sponge the area with a damp cloth to rinse and remove all traces of the cleaner.
  — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2020
• Using a clean, white cloth, sponge the stain with the mixture.
  — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2021
• Then, spritz or sponge with cold water to rinse and blot until dry.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2021
• He has been impressed that the young guys, the freshmen and sophomores, are so eager to sponge it all in.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2022
• Both the starfish and sponge shown in the image live in a deep-sea habitat where no light penetrates.
  — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 July 2021
• One of the best parts of gambas al ajillo is sponging up the garlicky oil with crusty bread.
  — Genevieve Kocooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2019
• There are mock twig drawer handles and a turquoise banquette as well as sponged and trompe l'oeil walls.
  — Janet Eastman | The Oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, 12 May 2017
• Then, ring out the vinegar, thoroughly rinse the clean kitchen sponge in warm water and let dry.
  — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022
• Extra points for the nonstick coating which only needs a swipe of a damp cloth or sponge to clean.
  — Kim Fusaro, Glamour, 10 June 2021
• Washing your bike or scooter with a bucket and sponge instead of a hose.
  — Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022
• Use saddle bar soap or paste and a small amount of water to create a lather and sponge it over the saddle.
  — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021
• Wipe down doors with a squeegee, sponge or dry cloth after every shower.
  — oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
• Use a clean makeup brush or sponge to apply your makeup.
  — Laken Brooks, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2021
• Butterfly sponge heads fold in half for easy, hands-free wringing.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
• But that’s just part of a more ambitious effort to convert the entire city to sponge design.
  — Time, 20 Oct. 2022
• But take heed: that sponge you’re using for those various tasks could be trying to kill you.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Feb. 2021
• After lightly rubbing with the soapy cloth, rinse your cloth or sponge well and go over the area with clean water to remove any soapy residue.
  — Jennifer Kopf, Country Living, 12 Jan. 2023
• After a standoff, the paper said police fired tear gas, sponge rounds and pepper spray.
  — Fox News, 25 Aug. 2020
• Repeat until the stain disappears, then sponge the spot with cold water and blot dry.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 Jan. 2020
• For non-washable pieces, sponge the stain with cool water; if that fails, work a stain remover into the spot and rinse it with cool water.
  — Kevin Brasler, Washington Post, 17 May 2022
• Longer growing seasons and greater heat stress have forced the West’s forests to transpire more water, while drying soils have sponged up more of the snowmelt that feeds the river.
  — Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2023
• But reading books in Spanish is a good way to start building their vocabulary, and the younger kids are, the more their minds are able to sponge up new words.
  — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022
• Using a clean, white cloth, sponge the stains with the ammonia solution.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2022
• When messy cooking causes splatters, take a damp cloth or sponge with soap and wipe off the exterior of the air fryer.
  — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024