steep in
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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Its religious undertones feel so at odds with a season steeped in nihilism.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
A lot of times these roots would be steeped in water to make herbal teas, and so they were used to those flavors, and used to using those ingredients.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Yes, there are some wonderful aspects to wildflowering − ones which modern daters, steeped in arbitrary rules and overthinking, could definitely enjoy.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 May 2026
To be sure, Unoaerre is steeped in Italian consumers’ collective memory, as the maker of signature wedding rings and chain-like designs.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
A lot of times these roots would be steeped in water to make herbal teas, and so they were used to those flavors, and used to using those ingredients.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Yes, there are some wonderful aspects to wildflowering − ones which modern daters, steeped in arbitrary rules and overthinking, could definitely enjoy.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 May 2026
To be sure, Unoaerre is steeped in Italian consumers’ collective memory, as the maker of signature wedding rings and chain-like designs.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for steep in
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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