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.
Examples of soak in in a Sentence
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Nordstrom is soaking in the last official days of the season with a big ol’ sale that ends tonight.
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Sara Beth Bolin, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
Book in for a soak in the Nordic Spa, sure to relieve tired bodies after a long road trip.
—Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is soaking in those last few moments of summer with her kids.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
Once the film moves to Japan, Tokyo Drift positively soaks in the atmosphere.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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Sara Beth Bolin, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
Book in for a soak in the Nordic Spa, sure to relieve tired bodies after a long road trip.
—Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is soaking in those last few moments of summer with her kids.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
Once the film moves to Japan, Tokyo Drift positively soaks in the atmosphere.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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