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soaks

  • plural
    of soak.
    soak
    verb (used without object)
    to lie in and become saturated or permeated with water or some other liquid.
  • present tense form
    of soak (3rd person singular).
    soak
    verb (used without object)
    to lie in and become saturated or permeated with water or some other liquid.

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Before running them through the dishwasher, he soaks and scrubs off the most stubborn jams and sauces.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026

She really soaks up a vibe that you would never have access to.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025

Anything that adds ballast and soaks up the warm bits without overpowering them earns a spot here.

From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025

That weak carbonic acid ultimately soaks into the soil, full of carbon dioxide.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2025

Moisture from the sodden ground soaks my socks and I'm aware of the sharp bite of the wind, but I don’t stop.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins