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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Cutting the chicken in chunks and threading them on skewers provides more surface area for the meat to soak in the marinade and creates lots of little edges to crisp while grilling.
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Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
Let bread soak in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
Prior to the Met Gala, Biel offered fans a look into her getting-ready process, which included soaking in 20 pounds of epsom salt in hot water the night before.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Relax on the resort's expansive lawn in an Adirondack chair, go on a bike ride, play tennis, or just soak in a hot tub.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
Spectators from around the globe will converge on the City of Light to watch athletes compete and to soak in the culture, romance and history of one of the world’s most recognizable cities.
—Todd Braje, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
With access to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, families can soak in the stunning landscapes, spot local wildlife, and try whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
—Lindsay Cohn, Parents, 13 May 2024
While the 45-minute pontoon boat tour weaves through the area’s chain of lakes, soak in the area’s natural beauty and learn fun facts about the area’s famous residents from the late Mr. Rogers to young billionaires.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Those who did leave the light-polluted cities of the Southland were able to soak in the northern lights at parks such as Angeles National Forest.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
Let bread soak in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
Prior to the Met Gala, Biel offered fans a look into her getting-ready process, which included soaking in 20 pounds of epsom salt in hot water the night before.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Relax on the resort's expansive lawn in an Adirondack chair, go on a bike ride, play tennis, or just soak in a hot tub.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
Spectators from around the globe will converge on the City of Light to watch athletes compete and to soak in the culture, romance and history of one of the world’s most recognizable cities.
—Todd Braje, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
With access to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, families can soak in the stunning landscapes, spot local wildlife, and try whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
—Lindsay Cohn, Parents, 13 May 2024
While the 45-minute pontoon boat tour weaves through the area’s chain of lakes, soak in the area’s natural beauty and learn fun facts about the area’s famous residents from the late Mr. Rogers to young billionaires.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Those who did leave the light-polluted cities of the Southland were able to soak in the northern lights at parks such as Angeles National Forest.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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