thrown in the sponge

A form of throw in the sponge — Synonym of throw up the sponge.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of throw in the sponge
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APA

thrown in the sponge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thrown%20in%20the%20sponge

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Chicago

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