soak in

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 figuratively
He sat quietly, letting her words soak in.
Close your eyes and let the music soak in.

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In this case, there’s no swiping or rubbing at all—just let the pads sit and soak in for a few minutes before gently patting in the excess. — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026 The other is a golden circle of pull-apart cardamom buns, soaked in a concoction riffing on Swedish punsch steeped in rum, apricots and spices. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 Albareda also stressed that even though some of the attractions are terrifying, HOH doesn’t only include the kids’ zone but also more areas to sit and chill and soak in the ambience. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 The fans stayed long after the game was over, getting autographs from the players and just soaking in the atmosphere. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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