sponge
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Synonyms for sponge
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Synonyms for sponge
one who depends on another for support without reciprocating
a person who is habitually drunk
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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
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someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
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a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework
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gather sponges, in the ocean
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