soak
verb (used without object)
to lie in and become saturated or permeated with water or some other liquid.
have soaked
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present perfectof soak.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In the Solheim, Europe's newcomers have soaked up the continent's unique bond.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The storms’ downpours have soaked the soil up and down the state, allowing strong winds to topple all kinds of trees, from saplings to a 275-year-old oak, crushing houses and cars and snarling traffic.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
“The damage done to trees and other vegetation would have meant that they would have soaked up a lot less CO2 from the atmosphere,” he said.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 23, 2022
In Sweden, glogg comes sprinkled with almonds and plump raisins, which have soaked up the wine and taken on the flavor of the spices.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2022
Once in, Beowulf could hardly be pried out of the bath; he would have soaked all day if permitted.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
