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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Each person visited the lab 10 times; taking turns soaking in a hot tub (45 min at 40.5 °C/105 °F), sweating it out in a traditional sauna (3 × 10 min at 80 °C/176 °F), and basking in the warmth of a far-infrared sauna (45 min at 45–65 °C/113–149 °F).
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
On Wednesday, the pro was spotted at Wimbledon, soaking in the action from the Royal Box at the All England Club.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Step one is soaked in five exfoliating acids (including glycolic, lactic, and salicylic) to sweep away dead skin, smooth texture, and clear out pores.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 July 2025
In a memorable scene, Agnes, Wolfie, Tina, and Brian go soak in a tub filled with wine at a nearby spa.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 2 July 2025
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
On Wednesday, the pro was spotted at Wimbledon, soaking in the action from the Royal Box at the All England Club.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Step one is soaked in five exfoliating acids (including glycolic, lactic, and salicylic) to sweep away dead skin, smooth texture, and clear out pores.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 July 2025
In a memorable scene, Agnes, Wolfie, Tina, and Brian go soak in a tub filled with wine at a nearby spa.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 2 July 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 16 Jul. 2025.
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