How to Use soak in a Sentence

soak

1 of 2 verb

• The oil soaked into the wood.
• She soaked the dog with the hose.
• I was soaked by the rain.
• He relaxed and soaked in the tub.
• The beans soaked in water overnight.
• His shirt was soaked with sweat.
• After planting the seeds, soak the soil.
• Sweat soaked through his shirt.
• You should soak those dirty clothes before you wash them.
• Rain soaked through her jacket.
• The best rain kit in the world won’t mean a thing if all your gear gets soaked.
  — Josh Condon, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2023
• Here’s how to do it, per the AAD: Add the oats to a warm bath and soak for 15 minutes.
  — Sarah Klein, SELF, 5 Jan. 2024
• Text states to put dry beans in the pot, but the recipe says to use beans that have been soaked overnight.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
• But how the bird got soaked is unknown, the center said.
  — Makiya Seminera, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
• So those are the pros of a walk-in tub: safety and the ability to soak.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
• It’s got these big flat rocks that invite you to sit and soak it in.
  — Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Mar. 2023
• The corn husks need to be rinsed and then soaked for an hour or two in hot water.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2023
• If a child misses and knocks the bottom flap, they get soaked.
  — Parents Editors, Parents, 6 July 2023
• Vengeance, greed, and blood soak the pages but so do love, loss, and a lot of regret.
  — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
• If there are any bits of food still stuck on the pan, soak the pan in hot water.
  — Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023
• Melvin was in the dugout, soaking it all up as the backup to Bob Brenly.
  — Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
• To make the gratin, preheat the oven to 375 degrees, then peel and soak your potatoes in water.
  — Dan Lindbergand, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
• But more than anything, its the chance to bring a sense of presence, to live in the moment and be able to soak it all up.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2024
• Allow the parts to soak for 30 minutes, then rinse in clean water.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023
• Bottom line, turn on that tap and soak away your troubles.
  — Brian Underwood, Women's Health, 4 May 2023
• Immerse the laces and soak them for about 15 minutes or until clean.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023
• No matter where you’re headed, make sure to soak it all up!
  — James Barrett, ELLE Decor, 27 July 2023
• Then, a soaking rain arrived to Gillette and the pace of the proceedings slowed somewhat.
  — The Enquirer, 30 Apr. 2023
• Be sure to soak and rinse the rice before adding it to the pot; this ensures that the grains cook up light and separate.
  — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
• Keep in Mind While this foot soak is soothing, it is not meant to treat athlete’s foot.
  — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024

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soak

2 of 2 noun

• I had a long, hot soak in the tub.
• In the bathroom, the standalone oval tub begs for a soak.
  — Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021
• Remove the grates and racks from your oven and treat them to a warm, soapy soak in the sink.
  — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023
• Finish off the trip back at the hotel with a soak in the tub, a cup of tea in hand.
  — Maria Geyman, Vogue, 25 May 2022
• After a day on the slopes, take a soak at the on-mountain Nordic Spa.
  — Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 26 Nov. 2020
• Rather than misting, give them a six- to 12-hour soak once a week.
  — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022
• The shake and quick-soak method outlined here is a safer approach.
  — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2020
• The gift certificate would get me in the door for a soak and a sauna, and that would have to do.
  — Margo Newman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022
• Giving the tuna a good long soak will loosen most, but not all the spines.
  — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022
• Once one side is clean, turn the filter around and let the other side soak.
  — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
• In both, too, a guy lies in a bath and soaks, like a tea bag, while chatting to his lover.
  — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2023
• At the end of the cycles, it is pushed to a soak area and is discharged into a load bank.
  — Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2024
• The bottom line is, these types of soaks help some people.
  — Amy Norton, SELF, 8 Feb. 2024
• Nico draws me a bath, adding a milky rose soak and Epsom salts.
  — Rachel Krause, refinery29.com, 23 Apr. 2021
• In a 1957 perfume ad, a woman prepares for a soak in a state-of-the-art bath.
  — Michelle Slatalla, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2021
• Jalebi can handle a LOT of soak time in the sugar syrup, so don’t hold back!
  — Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2021
• Here’s why a long, hot soak may be just what the doctor ordered.
  — Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
• The Process The active time is very short, but the soak time takes several hours or overnight.
  — Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 12 June 2023
• But sometimes a good soak needs a few more amenities to truly hit the spot.
  — Ariel Scotti, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2021
• Wasik lets the meat soak in the dressing for at least an hour in the fridge and then serves the steak and dressing over salad greens.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2021
• Get the night started with a luxurious soak in the tub.
  — Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2022
• Throw out that soak water and add clean water to be sure the coir is suitable for use.
  — Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2022
• Hatch claims this bath soak is dermatologist- and allergy-tested and free of dyes and parabens.
  — NBC News, 9 Mar. 2021
• To soak-water, drench your fig until the water drains out.
  — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2021
• Book a body scrub or take a soak in goat milk while savoring the vistas.
  — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021
• Thermal baths, saunas, soaks, and hammams are still part of daily life around the globe.
  — Gisela Williams, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Apr. 2023
• Can a soak in Arkansas’ famed hot springs cure what ails me?
  — Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2022
• Some cooks forgo the soak entirely, or let the brei soak in the eggs, and these methods work very well, too.
  — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2023
• Book the pool as your home base for the day, head out for a hike just across the street, and come back for a soak in the pool or adjoining hot tub.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2021
• There are bath bombs, lotions, foot soaks, shampoo bars, and more.
  — Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 7 May 2024