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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Baseball is steeped in statistical tradition that, if trifled with, could impact what the vast majority of its fans still view as important.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The chateau is steeped in history.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Like Burgess’ election years ago, Johnson’s ascent is also steeped in history.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement As America approaches its 250th anniversary, bringing these stories to light in a place steeped in Confederate memory carries profound weight.
—Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The chateau is steeped in history.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Like Burgess’ election years ago, Johnson’s ascent is also steeped in history.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement As America approaches its 250th anniversary, bringing these stories to light in a place steeped in Confederate memory carries profound weight.
—Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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