Synonyms of sop up

Verb

1. absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up

usage: take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"

2. take in, sop up, suck in, take up, consume, ingest, take in, take, have

usage: take up as if with a sponge