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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Use a non-abrasive sponge soaked in the solution to scrub the bathtub.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
After all that adventure, soak in some of the area’s hot springs.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Once the epitaxy process is done, the substrate and everything on it are soaked in a chemical solution that dissolves this intermediate layer, leaving the crystalline film intact.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
After finishing applying color, use a super-thin nail brush soaked in nail polish remover to draw a miniscule line around the edges of the nails.
—Alejandra Rodríguez, Glamour, 1 May 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
After all that adventure, soak in some of the area’s hot springs.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Once the epitaxy process is done, the substrate and everything on it are soaked in a chemical solution that dissolves this intermediate layer, leaving the crystalline film intact.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
After finishing applying color, use a super-thin nail brush soaked in nail polish remover to draw a miniscule line around the edges of the nails.
—Alejandra Rodríguez, Glamour, 1 May 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 15 May. 2025.
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