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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Let the paste harden overnight, then remove it with paper towels soaked in warm water and a rubber spatula.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Despite being just 1 mm thick and mostly transparent, this film is incredibly rugged — four times tougher than standard cellulose even after being soaked in battery chemicals.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Gabrielle Union took us inside her recent trip to Kyoto, Japan—which included a hot spring soak in what appears to be the nude.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Once the product has had a chance to soak in, blot the area with a towel dampened with water to remove any residue.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Despite being just 1 mm thick and mostly transparent, this film is incredibly rugged — four times tougher than standard cellulose even after being soaked in battery chemicals.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Gabrielle Union took us inside her recent trip to Kyoto, Japan—which included a hot spring soak in what appears to be the nude.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Once the product has had a chance to soak in, blot the area with a towel dampened with water to remove any residue.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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 14 Jan. 2026.
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