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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If your couch's fabric isn't washable, consider applying a fabric-protecting spray to help prevent stains from soaking in.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Back to the story - eventually, that train bursts out of the tunnel and Yakumo is soaked in the light of a bright moon.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Back on board, Leila and I stood out on deck, soaking in the scenery—and the rain that had started coming down in earnest.
—Becky Cooper, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Imagine that: soaking in warm, natural spring waters while listening to live music, all while gazing out on a magnificent landscape.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Back to the story - eventually, that train bursts out of the tunnel and Yakumo is soaked in the light of a bright moon.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Back on board, Leila and I stood out on deck, soaking in the scenery—and the rain that had started coming down in earnest.
—Becky Cooper, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Imagine that: soaking in warm, natural spring waters while listening to live music, all while gazing out on a magnificent landscape.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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