Scour and Sponge

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Scour verb - To look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something.

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Sponge and scour are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sponge" instead a verb "Scour".

Nearby Words: scoured, scouring, scourer

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

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Scour and sponge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scour" instead a verb "Sponge".

Nearby Words: spongy, sponger, sponged, sponging

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