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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What they were doing out there was almost unnatural, their ability to soak up the punches and stay on their feet.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The Kings called a timeout, allowing the Lakers and their fans to soak in the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Soccer’s signature event feels like a competition to soak fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

She devoured them as soon as she dared and set the rest to soak.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer