- present participle of soak.
soaking
Example Sentences
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From world-class facilities and family time, to staying centrally in the cities and soaking up the atmosphere, all of the players' wishes were granted by the now departed Clarke and the Scottish FA.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
"When the sun starts to hit you, you feel like dying. And inside the truck it's twice as bad... it's horrendous," he said, sweat soaking his shirt and running off his nose.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Built around Como Lake, the park features a walking path that loops the entire shoreline, along with plenty of benches for soaking up the scenery.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The primary suite also boasts a stunning—and very large—ensuite bathroom with a huge soaking tub, double sinks, a vanity space, and a huge walk-in shower.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The three cups contained dried blackberries, huckleberries, and raspberries, all separately soaking in warm water.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
