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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In between sips, nosh on duck fat-roasted nuts dusted with Mediterranean herbs or olives soaking in oil, herbs, lemon and garlic and play a round on the canary-yellow billiards table.
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Ropes or rags soaked in kerosene could get the fire going.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Oates had also arrived early in the day to soak in the atmosphere and enjoyed the camaraderie backstage.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 9 July 2025
There are several reasons that athletes soak in cold or ice water after competition.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Ropes or rags soaked in kerosene could get the fire going.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Oates had also arrived early in the day to soak in the atmosphere and enjoyed the camaraderie backstage.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 9 July 2025
There are several reasons that athletes soak in cold or ice water after competition.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 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 25 Jul. 2025.
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