sponges

"Divers found several large sponges attached to the coral reef, filtering seawater for food. "

"I used two sponges to wash the dishes after dinner. "

"Sponges consist of many tiny holes that soak up water easily. "

"My uncle and his friends are real sponges; they drink beer all afternoon at the barbecue. "

"For dessert, Grandma made a tray of little sponges with whipped cream and berries. "

"My grandmother always makes delicious sponges for dessert on Sundays. "

""My roommates were such sponges; they never bought groceries or cleaned, always relying on me to do everything." "

"The doctor explained that some over-the-counter contraception options include condoms, spermicide, and sponges. "

"The cleaning crew used large sponges to soak up the spilled juice on the floor. "

"After firing the cannon, the soldier used the sponges to quickly clean the inside of the barrel, preparing it for the next shot. "

"The farrier carefully shaped the sponges of the horseshoe to ensure a comfortable fit on the horse's hooves. "

"The radiation sponges at the power plant are carefully monitored for any signs of illness. "

"He has been sponging off his friends for a month now."

"to sponge a breakfast"

"The strict new rules at school sponged the students of their freedom to choose their own activities. "

"I sponges the kitchen counter after I spill some juice. "

"The young student sponges up new information in class, eager to learn. "

"The teacher made a mistake on the board and quickly sponged it away before anyone could copy it down. "

"The baker lets the dough sponge overnight before shaping it into loaves. "