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 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

The 24-year-old figure skater got on his knees after completing his routine in the men’s single figure skating short program Tuesday night, soaking in his Olympic moment. —Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026

Pierce holes in the cake so that the Bourbon Glaze can soak in. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026

These toner pads are soaked in a clarifying blend that gently exfoliates dead skin cells, clears excess sebum, and helps keep pores from appearing clogged. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026

Taking place this summer, the three-day adventures give travelers a chance to soak in the Italian countryside before experiencing the centuries-old equestrian competition. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for soak in

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