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 figurativelyHe sat quietly, letting her words soak in.
Close your eyes and let the music soak in.
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Be sure to spend time soaking in the rooftop hot tub and enjoying the steam rooms.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
And his Golden Globes date is still soaking in every moment.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Edina native and midfielder Sophia Boman is soaking in the Florida sunshine on the pitch for Sporting Jax in her professional debut.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The whole thing felt like a football visitor genuinely soaking in the culture.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
And his Golden Globes date is still soaking in every moment.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Edina native and midfielder Sophia Boman is soaking in the Florida sunshine on the pitch for Sporting Jax in her professional debut.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The whole thing felt like a football visitor genuinely soaking in the culture.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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 16 May. 2026.
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