How to Use sponge in a Sentence

sponge

1 of 2 noun
Definition of spongenext
Synonyms for spongenext
  • Wipe away the paste and grime with a damp cloth or sponge.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Just put some on the coarse side of a damp sponge and gently scrub the stains on the tub.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Rinse again, then scrub the carafe and the plunger with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Warm water, dish soap, a sponge, and a good air dry does the trick.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, there’s even room to store your sponge and dish soap.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Put just a dab on them and blend VERY gently with a sponge.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The rest of the pasta maker was easy to clean with a sponge, soap, and water.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Clean the outside and inside of the shade with a soft sponge and soapy water.
    — Maryal Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Dip a sponge in your soapy water and scrub all the pool surfaces.
    — Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Use a scrub brush, sponge, or clean rag to remove mold stains.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Clean the inside of the ice box with a scrub brush or sponge, and a mixture of dish soap and water.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Pieces of sponge were glued to his boot soles, a tactic used to mask footprints.
    — Nick Miroff and Toluse Olorunnipa, Anchorage Daily News, 13 July 2023
  • Like a sponge, the template soaked up all the errors within the design.
    — Anil Ananthaswamy, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Sprinkle some coarse salt onto the stain and use a damp cloth or sponge to scrub.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Here’s how Wing cleans his cast-iron pieces: Use warm water, dish soap, and a sponge.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 11 May 2023
  • Step 1: Use a Light Touch Gently rubbing the walls with a dry sponge is your best bet.
    — Jennifer Kopf, Country Living, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The frame is made from rust-resistant steel and the cushions are filled with 2.3-inch sponge.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
  • One day Botting headed down to the quarry to search for more sponges.
    — Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 10 May 2023
  • Meanwhile, Hawksbills like to feed on sponges found in coral reefs.
    — Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Use gentle dish soap, water, and a sponge to wipe the surface clean.
    — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The above selfies show what the highlighter looks like when applied with a brush as well as a wet sponge.
    — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Use a microfiber cloth or a non-abrasive sponge to gently scrub the knob.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Use an old sponge and toothbrush on the chain, chainrings and derailleurs.
    — George Petras, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Brunch Cakes Who says cakes have to be made of buttercream and layers of sponge?
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Scrub the inside thoroughly with a clean sponge or brush.
    — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Let the formula work for a few hours, and then wipe gently with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Almost as good as a hammock and a sponge and Longreads.
    — Lauren Goode, WIRED, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Stick to the gentler blue scour pads, the scrubby side of your sponge, or a Scrub Daddy/Mommy.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Smooth out the panel with a plastic scraper, squeegee or damp sponge.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
  • The crow painted with its beak, using a small sponge that had been dipped into paint.
    — Cathy Free, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
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sponge

2 of 2 verb
  • She sponged up the spilt milk.
  • She sponged the dirt off her shirt.
  • He sponged off his face.
  • She always sponges meals from us.
  • Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe down the outside of the main unit.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2020
  • If the plates are built-in, use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe them clean.
    — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 11 Aug. 2020
  • When the stain is gone, sponge the area with a damp cloth to rinse and remove all traces of the cleaner.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2020
  • Using a clean, white cloth, sponge the stain with the mixture.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Then, spritz or sponge with cold water to rinse and blot until dry.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2021
  • He has been impressed that the young guys, the freshmen and sophomores, are so eager to sponge it all in.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Both the starfish and sponge shown in the image live in a deep-sea habitat where no light penetrates.
    — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 July 2021
  • One of the best parts of gambas al ajillo is sponging up the garlicky oil with crusty bread.
    — Genevieve Kocooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2019
  • There are mock twig drawer handles and a turquoise banquette as well as sponged and trompe l'oeil walls.
    — Janet Eastman | The Oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, 12 May 2017
  • Then, ring out the vinegar, thoroughly rinse the clean kitchen sponge in warm water and let dry.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Extra points for the nonstick coating which only needs a swipe of a damp cloth or sponge to clean.
    — Kim Fusaro, Glamour, 10 June 2021
  • Washing your bike or scooter with a bucket and sponge instead of a hose.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022
  • Use saddle bar soap or paste and a small amount of water to create a lather and sponge it over the saddle.
    — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021
  • Wipe down doors with a squeegee, sponge or dry cloth after every shower.
    — oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
  • Use a clean makeup brush or sponge to apply your makeup.
    — Laken Brooks, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2021
  • Butterfly sponge heads fold in half for easy, hands-free wringing.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
  • But that’s just part of a more ambitious effort to convert the entire city to sponge design.
    — Time, 20 Oct. 2022
  • But take heed: that sponge you’re using for those various tasks could be trying to kill you.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Feb. 2021
  • After lightly rubbing with the soapy cloth, rinse your cloth or sponge well and go over the area with clean water to remove any soapy residue.
    — Jennifer Kopf, Country Living, 12 Jan. 2023
  • After a standoff, the paper said police fired tear gas, sponge rounds and pepper spray.
    — Fox News, 25 Aug. 2020
  • Repeat until the stain disappears, then sponge the spot with cold water and blot dry.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 Jan. 2020
  • For non-washable pieces, sponge the stain with cool water; if that fails, work a stain remover into the spot and rinse it with cool water.
    — Kevin Brasler, Washington Post, 17 May 2022
  • Longer growing seasons and greater heat stress have forced the West’s forests to transpire more water, while drying soils have sponged up more of the snowmelt that feeds the river.
    — Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2023
  • But reading books in Spanish is a good way to start building their vocabulary, and the younger kids are, the more their minds are able to sponge up new words.
    — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Using a clean, white cloth, sponge the stains with the ammonia solution.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2022
  • When messy cooking causes splatters, take a damp cloth or sponge with soap and wipe off the exterior of the air fryer.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022

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