SPONGES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

sponges 1 of 2

noun

plural of sponge

as in parasites

a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return finally told the sponge to move out of their house and to get a job

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sponges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sponge

as in drinks

to take in (something liquid) through small openings the ground quickly sponged up the much-needed rain

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as in begs

to live by relying on someone else's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility she's been sponging off of her friends while she tries to land an entry-level job on Wall Street

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To survive in their hosts, these intestinal parasites produce proteins that interact with the host’s immune system, aiming to suppress certain immune responses.

Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Water in a stream, river or lake may look clean, but it can still be filled with bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can result in waterborne diseases, such as cryptosporidiosis or giardiasis.

Jack Irvin, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024

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