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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Add a dessert of bread pudding soaked in piloncillo syrup and studded with fruit and pecans.
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Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Expats in Barcelona—which landed on our list of the 20 most beautiful cities in the world—can spend their daily reprieves soaking in the architectural wonders of Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Soaring above the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, paragliders spotted a stray dog soaking in the views of the ancient wonder before expertly navigating down the monumental structure.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Chipotles are simply dried and smoked jalapeño peppers, which in this case are then simmered in a rich tomato-like sauce to soak in all the flavor.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Expats in Barcelona—which landed on our list of the 20 most beautiful cities in the world—can spend their daily reprieves soaking in the architectural wonders of Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Soaring above the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, paragliders spotted a stray dog soaking in the views of the ancient wonder before expertly navigating down the monumental structure.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Chipotles are simply dried and smoked jalapeño peppers, which in this case are then simmered in a rich tomato-like sauce to soak in all the flavor.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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