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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For those who preferred to hear nothing, there were areas that were specifically for quiet, so people could soak in peace.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Thanks to its location on the banks of the French Broad River and Spring Creek, Hot Springs (the town) has its own natural hot spring that bubbles with mineral water from deep in the earth—and visitors are invited to take a soak in the healing pools!
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
By that point, security was gone and some of the fans started spilling onto the field to soak in the biggest road win in Indiana history and get as close as possible to the brash 64-year-old architect of this most improbable turnaround.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Fans smiled and danced, soaking in the magical sonic experience.
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Thanks to its location on the banks of the French Broad River and Spring Creek, Hot Springs (the town) has its own natural hot spring that bubbles with mineral water from deep in the earth—and visitors are invited to take a soak in the healing pools!
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
By that point, security was gone and some of the fans started spilling onto the field to soak in the biggest road win in Indiana history and get as close as possible to the brash 64-year-old architect of this most improbable turnaround.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Fans smiled and danced, soaking in the magical sonic experience.
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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