How to Use soak in a Sentence

soak

1 of 2 verb
  • The oil soaked into the wood.
  • She soaked the dog with the hose.
  • I was soaked by the rain.
  • He relaxed and soaked in the tub.
  • The beans soaked in water overnight.
  • His shirt was soaked with sweat.
  • After planting the seeds, soak the soil.
  • Sweat soaked through his shirt.
  • You should soak those dirty clothes before you wash them.
  • Rain soaked through her jacket.
  • Don't let your soil dry out then soak it.
    — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Add the berries and let soak for about a minute.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Brush half of Marsala soak over cake.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Bar-hop your way down the strip and soak it in.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Rain streamed from their whiskers and soaked their tawny coats.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Let soak for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Special to be able to soak it all in.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Let the oil soak into the board overnight.
    — Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Let the area soak for five minutes.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 May 2026
  • Don’t soak the floor with the cleaner.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Use a rag to clean; do not soak your baskets.
    — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
  • There was nothing left to do but soak it all in.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • First came the heavy winter rains that soaked the soil.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
  • His sweatshirt was soaked, and his face looked cold.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • There’s no need to soak, rinse, or simmer for hours.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • That event was booze-soaked; Zachary is now many years sober.
    — Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Once the racks have soaked for long enough, remove the foil.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Let the fabric soak for at least 8 hours.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Soiled suits can be soaked for half an hour first if needed.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • Locals and tourists alike just love to go and soak it all in.
    — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025

soak

2 of 2 noun
  • I had a long, hot soak in the tub.
  • The best soak is no soak at all.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Unable to wait for the four-hour soak time?
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
  • If the soil feels dry, give the hydrangeas a good soak.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • Those bits of baked-on food should wipe right off after a good soak.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Either way, that hot-tub soak back at the lodge will feel well-earned.
    — Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Nico draws me a bath, adding a milky rose soak and Epsom salts.
    — Rachel Krause, refinery29.com, 23 Apr. 2021
  • The shake and quick-soak method outlined here is a safer approach.
    — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2020
  • Here’s why a long, hot soak may be just what the doctor ordered.
    — Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The urge to lie down for a soak, even in winter, is hard to resist.
    — Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Plan ahead as the navy beans require an overnight soak for a proper soup.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Giving the tuna a good long soak will loosen most, but not all the spines.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Once one side is clean, turn the filter around and let the other side soak.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Remove the grates and racks from your oven and treat them to a warm, soapy soak in the sink.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Rather than misting, give them a six- to 12-hour soak once a week.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022
  • When your nails begin to grow out, remove it with an easy soak-off process.
    — Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2025
  • In both, too, a guy lies in a bath and soaks, like a tea bag, while chatting to his lover.
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Finish off the trip back at the hotel with a soak in the tub, a cup of tea in hand.
    — Maria Geyman, Vogue, 25 May 2022
  • Book a body scrub or take a soak in goat milk while savoring the vistas.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021
  • But sometimes a good soak needs a few more amenities to truly hit the spot.
    — Ariel Scotti, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2021
  • But oats aren’t the only grain option that can handle an overnight soak.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Sometimes a long soak seems to do almost nothing.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Now relax and enjoy a good soak—maybe even throw in some bath salts or bubbles.
    — Liz Kadar, ELLE Decor, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The gift certificate would get me in the door for a soak and a sauna, and that would have to do.
    — Margo Newman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Throw out that soak water and add clean water to be sure the coir is suitable for use.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Overnight oats really do require an overnight soak.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
  • At the end of the cycles, it is pushed to a soak area and is discharged into a load bank.
    — Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Thermal baths, saunas, soaks, and hammams are still part of daily life around the globe.
    — Gisela Williams, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Strong odors might mean residue is stuck in hard-to-reach areas, which may call for a longer vinegar soak.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Hatch claims this bath soak is dermatologist- and allergy-tested and free of dyes and parabens.
    — NBC News, 9 Mar. 2021

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