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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After soaking in the history and charm of the Duomo, walk over to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping emporiums with outposts from Prada to Gucci.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Try Laundry Stripping Laundry stripping is a cleaning process that removes laundry product residue, body soil, and body oils left in clothes through a soak in hot water and cleaning products.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Metal grease filters can be soaked in either hot, soapy water or a baking soda mixture, while the exterior can be wiped down with a soft cloth and either mild detergent or a vinegar solution.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Crisman used to spend a week in the host city, soaking in the pomp and pageantry.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Try Laundry Stripping Laundry stripping is a cleaning process that removes laundry product residue, body soil, and body oils left in clothes through a soak in hot water and cleaning products.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Metal grease filters can be soaked in either hot, soapy water or a baking soda mixture, while the exterior can be wiped down with a soft cloth and either mild detergent or a vinegar solution.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Crisman used to spend a week in the host city, soaking in the pomp and pageantry.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Soak in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak%20in. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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