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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With Michael Shannon magnificently plainspoken as Garfield, Matthew Macfadyen tragically deranged as Charles Guiteau and Nick Offerman steeped in inner conflict as undeserving Vice President Chester Alan Arthur, this is as good as historical drama gets.
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Just like the hazy days post-Christmas and pre-New Year’s in which the film takes place, Boys Go to Jupiter is dreamy, melancholic, and steeped in blurry sentimentality.
—Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Its towns are steeped in art, faith, and history.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
Often touted as the birthplace of American skiing, North Conway is steeped in alpine history; get a lesson at the New England Ski Museum in the heart of town.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Just like the hazy days post-Christmas and pre-New Year’s in which the film takes place, Boys Go to Jupiter is dreamy, melancholic, and steeped in blurry sentimentality.
—Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Its towns are steeped in art, faith, and history.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
Often touted as the birthplace of American skiing, North Conway is steeped in alpine history; get a lesson at the New England Ski Museum in the heart of town.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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