- present participle of soak.
soaking
Example Sentences
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I’m not here for the World Cup but am soaking in all the hoopla ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal match between England and Norway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
After coming through the longest match of his career at Wimbledon, Djokovic stood with his arms aloft, soaking in the applause, before doing a dance routine in tribute to his daughter.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
Herman walked the last half-mile to the airport, where he saw water from iced-over pipes soaking the crime scene.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026
The primary bathroom boasts a glass-enclosed shower, a large soaking tub, and a double vanity.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
We’d get rained on going to get it and be soaking wet and cold after that.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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