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 figuratively

He sat quietly, letting her words soak in.

Close your eyes and let the music soak in.

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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 Endlessly grateful for our family of 5 (and our very own big three) and soaking in every moment of this special time. —

Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Visitors have converged on Hot Springs, 35 miles north of Asheville, since the 1800s to soak in the natural thermal springs and marvel at the soaring Blue Ridge Mountains. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 Clearly, Yankee fans are in no mood to soak in the atmosphere of a potential season-ending loss. —

Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soak in