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.
Examples of soak in in a Sentence
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But simply soaking in the calming atmosphere and natural beauty of the area was one of my favorite aspects of the trip.
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Josephine Wong, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2024
Then the beans are soaked in that water to reintroduce flavor.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan are soaking in every moment of their last season together on American Idol.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The oats are soaked in coconut beverage and then blended with strawberry puree, strawberry purée, strawberry purée concentrate, and strawberry juice concentrate (plus, a dash of salt).
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Start by cleaning off sills with a paper towel or cloth soaked in hot water.
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
This Indian dessert is soaked in milk and has a spongy texture, with nuts to give it a bit of a crunch.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
On Rhodes, soak in the atmosphere at Melenos Lindos, a 17th-century building with a pebbled mosaic roof deck offering sea views, set into the hill just under the Acropolis.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Bindi's husband Powell has also been soaking in the special moments with their little girl, sharing photos from a visit to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital with Grace earlier this month.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Josephine Wong, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2024
Then the beans are soaked in that water to reintroduce flavor.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan are soaking in every moment of their last season together on American Idol.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The oats are soaked in coconut beverage and then blended with strawberry puree, strawberry purée, strawberry purée concentrate, and strawberry juice concentrate (plus, a dash of salt).
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Start by cleaning off sills with a paper towel or cloth soaked in hot water.
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
This Indian dessert is soaked in milk and has a spongy texture, with nuts to give it a bit of a crunch.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
On Rhodes, soak in the atmosphere at Melenos Lindos, a 17th-century building with a pebbled mosaic roof deck offering sea views, set into the hill just under the Acropolis.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Bindi's husband Powell has also been soaking in the special moments with their little girl, sharing photos from a visit to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital with Grace earlier this month.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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