- present participle of soak.
soaking
Example Sentences
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Even once brought under control, officials have warned it will take weeks or even months of soaking and dousing to prevent the fire from reigniting.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Maybe, but with the AI boom soaking up a disproportionate share of investment and bond-market jitters worldwide, longer-term interest rates and residential construction are headed in the wrong direction for now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The primary suite is one of a kind, featuring a spa-inspired bath, a free-standing soaking tub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a custom floating vanity, all accompanied by a terrace overlooking the garden.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
With Garrett now lining up alongside him, the fourth-year pro is soaking in knowledge and learning from his example.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
The men were soaking wet all the time and had to become ingenious in finding ways to keep their possessions dry.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
