Soaks and dreams in a strange way (9)

I believe the answer is:

marinades

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'soaks' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to change as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'dreams in a strange way' is the wordplay.
'dreams in a' anagrams to 'MARINADES'.
But, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'and' is the link.

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(Other definitions for marinades that I've seen before include "Spicy mixtures" , "sauces" , "steeps" , "Pickles" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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