soak

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Thousands of new “vocational schools” sprung up to soak up the money, many of them bogus.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Gaethje started his walkout in the Oval Office, where he took a moment to soak in the occasion, before walking past portraits of previous US presidents.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The beauty of these ingredients is that they don’t require the long citrus soak associated with traditional ceviche.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

There’s always a band playing, so we just soak it all in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

We fly down the hill, and I flop onto the moss, not caring that the damp of it will soak through my new dress.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish