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 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

While presenting something of a logistical challenge for the privacy-minded, soaking in the tub while soaking up the views is an experience not to be missed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

The following year, after a physical practice against the New York Giants in which several fights broke out, Campbell’s right glove was soaked in blood after a tackle attempt. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The text is written on parchment made from sheep, fleeced, their hides soaked in lime, stretched and dried. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Aldrich’s signature desserts include Opera Cake, a French patisserie cake made with layers of almond sponge cake (Jaconde) soaked in coffee syrup with layers of coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache; carrot cake; and Key Lime Pie. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for soak in

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