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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Free Spend three festive weekends at both locations of Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Christmas Market browsing 50+ local vendors, enjoying seasonal drinks like Gluhwein, cozying up by fire pits and soaking in holiday lights.
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Evan Moore
november 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025
With so much to do and see, travelers should spend at least four or five days at one property to truly soak in all these unforgettable experiences.
—Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The Panthers soaked in the halftime speech and forced the Eagles into a three-and-out with their first series of the second half.
—Brian Fabry, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The wool naturally wicks away moisture, preventing drips and stains from soaking in deep.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Nov. 2025
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Evan Moore
november 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025
With so much to do and see, travelers should spend at least four or five days at one property to truly soak in all these unforgettable experiences.
—Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The Panthers soaked in the halftime speech and forced the Eagles into a three-and-out with their first series of the second half.
—Brian Fabry, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The wool naturally wicks away moisture, preventing drips and stains from soaking in deep.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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