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as in mountainous
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
a very steep rock face that is nearly impossible to climb
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
we would like to hire him, but his salary demands are just too steep
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as in to suffuse
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
grew up steeped in the ways of his ancestors a town steeped in history
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as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
chew fresh ginger that has been steeped in hot water to aid digestion
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as in cliff
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Recent Examples of steep
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 15 June 2026
MiniMax, which also went public at the start of the year, has not matched that trajectory, as investors have assigned it a steeper discount.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 June 2026
ABC News, 27 May 2026
The Mandalorian/Din Djarin Played by Pedro Pascal, Din is steeped deeply in the culture of his people.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
The timer can also be removed if a short steep of 30 seconds is required for white or green teas to reduce bitterness.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Arizona residents will likely face the steepest electricity costs this summer, with NEADA projecting that households in the state will spend $ 1,060, up nearly 14% from last year.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 15 June 2026
MiniMax, which also went public at the start of the year, has not matched that trajectory, as investors have assigned it a steeper discount.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Verb
Allow to steep for 1 hour without letting the oil burn.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The Mandalorian/Din Djarin Played by Pedro Pascal, Din is steeped deeply in the culture of his people.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Noun
Lusti and Pierrel must be hyper-fixated on precision, because every single body movement on a rock face that steep comes with consequences.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
The timer can also be removed if a short steep of 30 seconds is required for white or green teas to reduce bitterness.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steep
Adjective
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Winter brings peak ski season at Bachelor and the more mountainous crowds.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Too much iron can be dangerous, and excessive vitamin D may lead to high calcium levels and other complications.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
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Study author Alexandros Vgontzas, MD, director of the Sleep Research and Treatment Center at Penn State College of Medicine, told Health the results suggest that excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged sleep latency may be important risk factors for hypertension.—
Zoe Cunniffe,
Health,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The standout is a grand, otherworldly picture, devoid of human and animal life but suffused with strange light, and the majesty and menace of colossal ice in moving water.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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The experiment might sound sentimental, but Chakraborty, the production’s secret weapon, maintains a scientific restraint, albeit one suffused with maternal anguish.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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If your shower head is removable, take it off and soak it in a bowl of vinegar instead.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Noun
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In one of them he was seen hanging from the edge of a rocky cliff using his bare hands, his legs dangling toward a steep slope in a risky performance without safety equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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In other social media videos, Fischer can be seen base jumping enthusiastically from sheer cliffs with only a parachute to break his fall.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Bungee jumping uses elastic rubber cords that create a vertical, bouncing effect, whereas rope jumping uses low-stretch climbing ropes that convert the fall into a horizontal, pendulum swing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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This look tag-teams vertical ribbons of strawberry milk with bold candy apple red for a look that's nothing short of delectable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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After the game, the team were addressed by a group of government officials who, according to Ilunga at least, threatened them with extreme consequences if things went really badly in their game against Brazil.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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After all the angst about traffic, high ticket prices, long security lines and extreme heat, stadium operations ran relatively smoothly.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Craciun urged folks to flood the committee and Petrie-Norris’ office with calls and letters demanding action.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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People flooded the comment section with offers to help.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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“Steep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steep. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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