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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Now under Lark Hotels, these houses are soaked in history.
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
It’s made from green walnuts that are soaked in alcohol, sweetened, and (occasionally) spiced.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2025
However, the concept behind soaking in mineral baths is nothing new.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2025
Little, the Jaguars’ 22-year-old wunderkind, works with Kohl and Novak and soaks in details from the fraternity.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
It’s made from green walnuts that are soaked in alcohol, sweetened, and (occasionally) spiced.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2025
However, the concept behind soaking in mineral baths is nothing new.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2025
Little, the Jaguars’ 22-year-old wunderkind, works with Kohl and Novak and soaks in details from the fraternity.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025.
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