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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And for the bargain price of $10 a day, soak in the mineral-rich waters of Franklin Hot Springs. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 In 2017, researchers from U.K.-based Loughborough University found that soaking in a 104-degree bath for an hour burns around 140 calories, equivalent to a 30-minute walk. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 And oftentimes, Dines simply soaked in the scenery and the sounds of the mountains. Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2024 The London Sessions revitalized Blige’s sound, while also placing her within an old tradition of albums that featured a singer recording in a faraway city and soaking in new influences, like Dusty in Memphis or Chuck Berry in London. Al Shipley, SPIN, 26 Nov. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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