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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Diet-wise daily breakfast is just a bowl of in-season fresh fruit and lunch a small helping of unsalted mixed nuts soaked in soy or Lactaid milk, plus a tomato sandwich.
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Si Liberman, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Unwind after a day of tasting with a glass of wine on the deck, a soak in the jetted tub, and a good read by the in-room fireplace.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
The Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt is a perfect place to soak in the majestic Redwoods after a few puffs of a calming indica.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Apparently, though, there are still plenty of lessons to soak in and the Hornets are in dire need of some homework to dust off the mental cobwebs following a 113-100 loss to the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center in Charlotte’s first outing in Uptown since Feb. 7.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Mar. 2025
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Si Liberman, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Unwind after a day of tasting with a glass of wine on the deck, a soak in the jetted tub, and a good read by the in-room fireplace.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
The Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt is a perfect place to soak in the majestic Redwoods after a few puffs of a calming indica.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Apparently, though, there are still plenty of lessons to soak in and the Hornets are in dire need of some homework to dust off the mental cobwebs following a 113-100 loss to the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center in Charlotte’s first outing in Uptown since Feb. 7.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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