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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Most are here to take in the extraordinary spectacle — and either paddle or soak in some of the planet’s most photogenic pools.
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Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
After use, wipe your tools clean, soak in a bucket filled with sand and a light oil like linseed or mineral oil.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
After marveling at the park’s mud pots and hot springs, visitors to nearby Drakesbad Guest Ranch can be the direct beneficiaries of that volcanic activity as well, with therapeutic soaks in Drake’s Bath available seasonally, plus massages offered by reservation.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Here, visitors can soak in the warm spring waters while enjoying views of the seemingly endless valley.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
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Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
After use, wipe your tools clean, soak in a bucket filled with sand and a light oil like linseed or mineral oil.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
After marveling at the park’s mud pots and hot springs, visitors to nearby Drakesbad Guest Ranch can be the direct beneficiaries of that volcanic activity as well, with therapeutic soaks in Drake’s Bath available seasonally, plus massages offered by reservation.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Here, visitors can soak in the warm spring waters while enjoying views of the seemingly endless valley.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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