Used in a Sentence

sponges

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for sponges.

Editorial note

Almost all bosses are HP sponges, so it gets repetitive very very easily.

Examples15
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A person who readily absorbs ideas.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of sponges gathered in one view.

noun

A person who readily absorbs ideas.

noun

Any sponge-like substance.

noun

Iron from the puddling furnace, in a pasty condition.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for sponges.

noun

A person who readily absorbs ideas.

noun

Any sponge-like substance.

noun

Iron from the puddling furnace, in a pasty condition.

noun

Iron ore, in masses, reduced but not melted or worked.

Example sentences

1

Almost all bosses are HP sponges, so it gets repetitive very very easily.

2

Maybe that's a good spot for cleaning supplies, sponges, brooms and the like.

3

They really are a lot easier to use when baking and cooking, and my sponges never have a problem getting in those corners.

4

I use a model-m style keyboard from Unicomp (103-key US), and all laptops and most other keyboards feel like sponges.

5

And at that age they soak information and skills like sponges if they are motivated and have the mental capacity to grasp the concepts.

6

Generic preimage attacks on sponges are essentially collision-finding on the capacity.

7

Is there some obvious reason that dramatically reduces the likelihood that one or more pockets of sponges might have capitalized on such a mutation more recently?

8

Make sure you have some sponges and soap handy.

9

Instead of making everyone work, we make a few people work while the unmotivated, disaffected, or medically incapable majority sponges off their efforts directly.

10

HomeJoy doesn't build houses, or manufacture sponges.

11

Overwhelmingly most redditors are lurker content sponges.

12

In the case of sponges (and Keccak), the security level also depends on c, the capacity, which is a parameter that also happens to affect performance of the hash function.

Quote examples

1

On the opposite end of the scale, there are "sponges" who receive and absorb others' emotions unconditionally, as you describe.

2

I'll do research and compare products/vendors when I'm purchasing a TV, but if I need sponges for the kitchen I'm just going to type "sponges" on Amazon and [most likely] purchase something from the first page of results.

Proper noun examples

1

Sea Sponges, just like plants, have no neurons at all, but can use various mechanisms for whole body contraction and other intra-cellular communication -- like calcium waves.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use sponges in a sentence?

Almost all bosses are HP sponges, so it gets repetitive very very easily.

What does sponges mean?

A person who readily absorbs ideas.

What part of speech is sponges?

sponges is commonly used as noun.