soak in

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 figuratively

He sat quietly, letting her words soak in.

Close your eyes and let the music soak in.

Examples of soak in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But identifying remains that had been soaking in water for decades presents a long list of challenges. — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

With just eight more games remaining and five at home, Ogwumike is soaking in every minute on the court. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The Lanserhof Reset will make its debut on the water from November 8 to 16, as part of Four Seasons 1’s inaugural journey across the Atlantic, giving you plenty of time to soak in all the longevity treatments onboard. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

These natural waters flow from the earth, carrying muscle-soothing minerals; soaking in them is the best way to end a day spent exploring the destination, which is a true hub for outdoor adventure. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for soak in

• broken
• oaken
• spoken
• token
• woken
• awoken
• betoken
• heartbroken
• outspoken
• unbroken
• unspoken