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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Delizia al Limone—sponge soaked in citrus custard.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Each pad is soaked in a silky, essence-y formula that plumps on contact with humectants like glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, and betaine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
And then the coach soaked in a magical career.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The commercials show a burger cut in half and soaking in a pool of cheese sauce.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Each pad is soaked in a silky, essence-y formula that plumps on contact with humectants like glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, and betaine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
And then the coach soaked in a magical career.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The commercials show a burger cut in half and soaking in a pool of cheese sauce.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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