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SPONGED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Sponged.

Sponged - as a noun

A porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used

Someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily

Example: "She soaks up foreign languages like a sponge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quick study

A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leech10parasite10sponger10

Primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parazoan19poriferan14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
invertebrate17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sponged - as a verb

Wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten

Ask for and get free; be a parasite

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cadge9grub7mooch12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
obtain8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard

Soak up with a sponge

Gather sponges, in the ocean

Example Sentences

"She sponged the spilled coffee off the table."
"He sponged off the dirty dishes before placing them in the dishwasher."
"The artist sponged a subtle wash of color onto the canvas."
"She carefully sponged the makeup on her face."
"He sponged the excess moisture from the car's windshield."
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Word Game Points

Is SPONGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sponged is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPONGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SPONGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sponged is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPONGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SPONGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sponged is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPONGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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