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soak

[sohk] / soʊk /


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But he escaped a five-second penalty because one of the transgressions was when he suffered a long brake pedal caused by heat soak after his pit stop, so he was excused.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Over the last several years, work crews there have been restoring natural floodplains along rivers and creeks, building recharge basins, and routing floodwater to farm fields where it can soak into the land.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

The goal is a quick dip, not a hot-tub soak: enough liquid to soften the interior of the bread while leaving plenty of edges available to crisp.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

This will be especially problematic where the ground is hard after the prolonged dry spell, making it difficult for the water to soak in.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

The first thing I did was pour some of the cereal into a bowl with milk to soak.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

Battery storage soaks up excess electricity during sunny and windy days and releases the juice later when it is needed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

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

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2025

Let it mingle: Let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes at room temp so the bread soaks up all the good stuff.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2025

A woman listens to her CD player as she soaks in the bathtub.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2025

Darkness soaks into my blood like a stain I’ll carry forever.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

His passenger arrives—a young woman in high heels, shrouded in perfume and soaked by the rain, reassuring someone on the phone that she’ll be home soon—and the taxi rolls off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Kosin and his family lifted their belongings once they saw the water level was higher than the canal retaining wall, but their ground floor was still left soaked.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

A member of the South Korea basketball team posted a video of a leaking pipe and soaked floor in his room, with the caption: "Please help me."

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Turner played with Donald as a rookie in 2023 and soaked up as much as he could from the eight-time All-Pro before ascending to become a team leader.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

We’re half-sheltered under the trees for a few more steps, but then we hit a patch of trail that isn’t as well covered, and we’re soaked.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

The sprawling en suite bathroom includes dual vanities, a free-standing soaking tub, and a sizable walk-in shower.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

"You still do the cuticle, you do the soaking and hydrate everything," says Buddemeier, "but you just put no polish on."

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

They gave youngsters "the chance to experience their own Great North Run moment - creating memories, soaking up the atmosphere and, for many, getting a taste of what the main event feels like", they added.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

The Delafield Hotel is a charming boutique property with massive rooms, comfortable beds and bathrooms outfitted with Kohler rain showers and soaking hydrotherapy tubs.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

Rain poured down, soaking me to the skin in an instant.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce


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