Dry up and Soak up

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Dry up verb - To stop talking.

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Soak up and dry up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Soak up" instead a verb "Dry up".

Soak up verb - To take in (something liquid) through small openings.

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Dry up and soak up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dry up" instead a verb "Soak up".

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