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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Summer Lake Hot Springs is a stand-out, with its smattering of rustic but cozy casitas and a bathhouse for soaking in indoor and outdoor mineral hot springs.
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Allow the vinegar solution to soak in the tub for 15 minutes.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
On Friday, the 23-year-old reflected on his past while soaking in the holiday spirit.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
And instead of taking some time to let the moment soak in, Gorman jumped on a plane to rejoin the cast in Sydney, Australia.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Allow the vinegar solution to soak in the tub for 15 minutes.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
On Friday, the 23-year-old reflected on his past while soaking in the holiday spirit.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
And instead of taking some time to let the moment soak in, Gorman jumped on a plane to rejoin the cast in Sydney, Australia.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 19 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 24 Dec. 2025.
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