How to Use soak in in a Sentence

soak in

phrasal verb
  • Year-round, people stop here to soak in the hot springs.
    Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 24 July 2024
  • That little bit of crust helps the bread soak in all the custard.
    Jessica Furniss, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Head to the creekside spa for massages or a soothing soak in the hot tub.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
  • Her couch was soaked in blood, and specks of blood dotted the apartment's linoleum floor.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Let the apple slices soak in the lemon water for a few minutes.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2023
  • But no matter your speed, Taipei has a lot of culture to soak in.
    Jd Shadel, Them, 2 July 2024
  • The seats were so fragmented, the wire springs poked through the leather, and the steering wheel had decades of hand sweat soaked in.
    Carolyn Fong, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Take a dip in the junior Olympic-size pool or soak in the separate spa.
    Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 9 July 2023
  • The first benefits from the private office on the main deck, with a desk that soaks in the ocean views.
    Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
  • To get your pan as good as new, add equal parts white vinegar and water to soak in the pan.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • This is the area to visit in order to soak in the city's vibrant Asian culture.
    Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023
  • After the time was up, the apples soaked in honey water had browned the most.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Book in for a soak in the Nordic Spa, sure to relieve tired bodies after a long road trip.
    Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Most modern hats can be soaked in water and hand-cleaned.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
  • While there, check out The Freedom Trail to both soak in some history and see a good chunk of the city in one go.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2023
  • No matter the size, just don’t forget to give your new chess pieces a soak in the sink every once in a while.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • This Indian dessert is soaked in milk and has a spongy texture, with nuts to give it a bit of a crunch.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
  • After a few moments, the victim emerges, with the top of his shirt clearly soaked in blood.
    Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 26 May 2023
  • Slice or chop them up a bit more so the flavors of the marinade can really soak in.
    Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 5 June 2024
  • Remove the laces and soak in soapy water to eliminate dirt and stains.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Then again, nothing beats a lazy day spent curled up next to your in-room fireplace after a soak in the tub.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Be sure to book in for a soak in the Nordic Spa, which will help relieve tired bodies after a long road trip.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 22 May 2023
  • As the cake cools, the glaze soaks in and forms a delicate shellac—almost like a glazed donut—on the surface.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Or taking a moment to soak in the crowd at these post-pandemic Games.
    David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
  • My leathery-looking, eczema-laden wrists are soaked in steroid cream and wrapped in bandages.
    Humeara Mohamed, refinery29.com, 15 July 2024
  • The dog days of summer are made for soaking in the last rays of the season and making the most out of lazy days beside the pool, sunscreen in hand.
    Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Then the beans are soaked in that water to reintroduce flavor.
    Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Then the beans are soaked in that water to reintroduce flavor.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The key is allowing the oats to soak in boiling water for 15 minutes.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
  • School is almost back in session, which means children (and their parents) should take advantage of Louisville area pools to soak in the last bit of summer.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2024

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