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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A touch of piano and pedal steel guitar bracket verses that swing upward to meet a chorus steeped in Sheeran’s authentically raw vocals.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
America is a nation shaped by political violence and steeped in its aftershocks.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
When tea is slowly steeped in the fridge, the finished drink is less bitter with slightly lower caffeine.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
During his 11 years at Loewe, the Irish designer transformed the label from a small, reputable Spanish leather house into a vibrant global luxury brand steeped in contemporary culture.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
America is a nation shaped by political violence and steeped in its aftershocks.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
When tea is slowly steeped in the fridge, the finished drink is less bitter with slightly lower caffeine.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
During his 11 years at Loewe, the Irish designer transformed the label from a small, reputable Spanish leather house into a vibrant global luxury brand steeped in contemporary culture.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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 13 Sep. 2025.
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