soak in
phrasal verb
soaked in; soaking in; soaks in
of a liquid
: to enter something by a gradual process
Pour water around the base of the plant and allow it to soak in.
—often used figurativelyHe sat quietly, letting her words soak in.
Close your eyes and let the music soak in.
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Arms stretched wide and his eyes popping even wider, the ball grasped tightly in his left hand, Boise State fifth-year cornerback A’Marion McCoy soaked in the cheers.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
Pick the right hotel for you, soak in the view, and let Guatemala's version of la dolce vita come to you.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Rainfall from that storm was evenly distributed and soaked in rather than running off as flash floods.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Once your table is ready, heat up your grill on the burner—use a small piece of fat to oil the grill, or a paper towel lightly soaked in vegetable or sesame oil.
—Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
Pick the right hotel for you, soak in the view, and let Guatemala's version of la dolce vita come to you.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Rainfall from that storm was evenly distributed and soaked in rather than running off as flash floods.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Once your table is ready, heat up your grill on the burner—use a small piece of fat to oil the grill, or a paper towel lightly soaked in vegetable or sesame oil.
—Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soak in
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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