What is another word for sopping up?
Pronunciation: [sˈɒpɪŋ ˈʌp] (IPA) 
Sopping up refers to the act of absorbing or removing liquid, typically with a sponge, cloth, or paper towel. Synonyms for sopping up include drying, wiping, mopping, soaking, blotting, and absorbing. These words all convey the action of removing moisture from a surface, whether it's a spill on a kitchen floor or extra water remaining in a bathtub. Sopping up can also be a colloquial expression for consuming or absorbing knowledge or information, in which case synonyms might include learning, absorbing, or assimilating. Whatever the context, sopping up involves taking in or removing something, whether it's liquid or information.
