steep in
phrasal verb
steeped in; steeping in; steeps in
1
: to make (someone) know and understand a lot about (something)
Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks steeping himself in the language.
—often used as (be) steeped inShe was steeped in the classics.
2
—used as (be) steeped in to say that there is a lot of something associated with a place, time, etc.
an area steeped in history
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Denver will see some turnover on defense but has the core of the group returning and now steeped in his system.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Their inclusion signaled that even though Davis’ legacy is steeped in veteran artists, his interest in younger trends is undiminished.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
To my shock, one of the best scenes is a run-in between Charli XCX and Kylie Jenner, the youngest of the five Kardashian sisters, who grew up steeped in the strange reality of living her life on TV.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Fans at Billy Bob’s can expect a night steeped in Red Dirt tradition, rousing singalongs and a setlist that nods to both classic hits and recent triumphs.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Their inclusion signaled that even though Davis’ legacy is steeped in veteran artists, his interest in younger trends is undiminished.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
To my shock, one of the best scenes is a run-in between Charli XCX and Kylie Jenner, the youngest of the five Kardashian sisters, who grew up steeped in the strange reality of living her life on TV.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Fans at Billy Bob’s can expect a night steeped in Red Dirt tradition, rousing singalongs and a setlist that nods to both classic hits and recent triumphs.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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