Soaking in is a phrase that means to take in or absorb something fully. There are many synonyms for this phrase, such as immersing, steeping, engrossing, absorbing, and saturating. Immersing refers to fully submerging something in water or another liquid, while steeping refers to leaving an item in a liquid to infuse it with flavor or color. Engrossing and absorbing refer to fully engaging one's attention or becoming deeply involved in something, while saturating means to completely soak or impregnate something with a liquid. In any case, these synonyms all convey the idea of fully experiencing or being affected by something.