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Definitions

soak

[sohk] / soʊk /
VERB
drench, wet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorb bathe dip drink drown flood immerse marinate moisten penetrate saturate soften steep submerge wash
STRONG
damp dunk imbrue impregnate infiltrate infuse macerate merge percolate permeate seethe sop souse water
WEAK
immerge pour into pour on waterlog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dehydrate dry

Example Sentences

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Multiple outdoor dining areas provide the perfect place to soak up the California sun.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Organisers have said his set will finish in plenty of time for festival-goers to soak in the pre-match atmosphere.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Klaebo and his Norwegian teammate Einar Hedegart comfortably won the team sprint free event, with Klaebo slowing before the finish line to soak up the applause of the crowd.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

A powerful winter storm will soak Los Angeles and much of Southern California on Monday, dampening plans for Presidents Day and threatening thunderstorms and possible flooding through midweek.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

He blew out his chest to soak in the sunshine.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord