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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Make stops to soak in the views along the 45-minute drive up the mesa.
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Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The villa’s oceanside lanais, some equipped with their own plunge pool, are perfect perches to grill it up, connect with nature, enjoy island breezes, and, of course, and to soak in spectacular Pacific Ocean sunsets.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
For centuries, locals have been soaking in mineral-rich hot springs under ancient Orthodox monasteries and drinking herbal tea gathered by elders and dried by hand.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2025
And further upstream, Jackson Park and Wilson Park will also have cement removed and more natural spaces created so that water has more places to soak in, instead of moving into people's homes.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The villa’s oceanside lanais, some equipped with their own plunge pool, are perfect perches to grill it up, connect with nature, enjoy island breezes, and, of course, and to soak in spectacular Pacific Ocean sunsets.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
For centuries, locals have been soaking in mineral-rich hot springs under ancient Orthodox monasteries and drinking herbal tea gathered by elders and dried by hand.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2025
And further upstream, Jackson Park and Wilson Park will also have cement removed and more natural spaces created so that water has more places to soak in, instead of moving into people's homes.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 15 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 29 Aug. 2025.
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