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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The sentiment soaks in for her coach, too.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
For a town that doesn’t exist, Berkeley Springs is the perfect weekend getaway for those looking to relax and soak in both history and hospitality.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Roberts, who is seemingly soaking in all the small moments with her son, could be seen sitting on a bench with her son, wearing sunglasses and a white sweater tied around her neck.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
After soaking in the wild applause for a moment, all the actresses disappeared with Murphy through the back door except for Kardashian.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
For a town that doesn’t exist, Berkeley Springs is the perfect weekend getaway for those looking to relax and soak in both history and hospitality.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Roberts, who is seemingly soaking in all the small moments with her son, could be seen sitting on a bench with her son, wearing sunglasses and a white sweater tied around her neck.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
After soaking in the wild applause for a moment, all the actresses disappeared with Murphy through the back door except for Kardashian.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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