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 figuratively

He sat quietly, letting her words soak in.

Close your eyes and let the music soak in.

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The turkey is left soaking in it overnight in the refrigerator. —

Daniela Gonzalez, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024 Visit Tempe Town Lake One of Arizona's most popular attractions, Tempe Town Lake, is the perfect place to go for out-of-towners looking to soak in the Arizona sun. —

Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024 Inside the garbage in the kitchen, authorities allegedly found several rags and paper towels that appeared to be soaked in blood. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Nov. 2024 The bedrooms are simple, yet sleek, with vintage pirate ship art and industrial fixtures, while a massive, sunny outdoor space allows guests to dine alfresco, soak in the hot tub, and roast s’mores over the fire pit. —

Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soak in