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.

Examples of soak in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With Garrett now lining up alongside him, the fourth-year pro is soaking in knowledge and learning from his example. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Hard plastic toys without electronics or stickers can be soaked in a tub filled with hot, soapy water and washed with a rag. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

Hot summer afternoons will be spent in the outdoor infinity pool, with cooler evenings ending with a sauna or a soak in the hot tub. — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

More artwork with the Delizia al Limona, sponge cake soaked in limoncello with lemon cream and a whisper-thin, bright yellow lemon fondant. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Rhymes for soak in

• broken
• oaken
• spoken
• token
• woken
• awoken
• betoken
• heartbroken
• outspoken
• unbroken
• unspoken