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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Hours before kickoff at Levi's Stadium, the parking lots were already alive with music, barbecue smoke, and a sea of red jerseys as San Francisco 49ers fans soaked in the anticipation of a pivotal late-season matchup against the Chicago Bears.
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Da Lin, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Each pad is soaked in a gentle exfoliating essence that leaves skin smooth, balanced, and glowing after every swipe.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Events such as DesignMarch and the Reykjavík Arts Festival highlight the city’s creative edge, while day trips beyond its limits offer whale-watching, waterfall hikes, soaks in hot springs, and walks along black-sand beaches.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Case in point: The creamy Toscano cheese, available in different iterations such as one rubbed in black pepper and another soaked in Syrah.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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Da Lin, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Each pad is soaked in a gentle exfoliating essence that leaves skin smooth, balanced, and glowing after every swipe.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Events such as DesignMarch and the Reykjavík Arts Festival highlight the city’s creative edge, while day trips beyond its limits offer whale-watching, waterfall hikes, soaks in hot springs, and walks along black-sand beaches.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Case in point: The creamy Toscano cheese, available in different iterations such as one rubbed in black pepper and another soaked in Syrah.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2026.
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