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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The steaming hot spring field is steeped in history.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
This is a home that feels grand and grounded, steeped in New England history yet refreshed for modern life.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
In the girls’ quest to modernize traditions, everything from their use of real ceremonial weapons to all the backup Boys (Baby, Abby, Mystery, Romance) being named after the group tropes they’re based on is steeped in both ancient and recent history.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
But this is a band that defies labeling, sometimes sounding steeped in hard rock, other times in blues and roots music.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
This is a home that feels grand and grounded, steeped in New England history yet refreshed for modern life.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
In the girls’ quest to modernize traditions, everything from their use of real ceremonial weapons to all the backup Boys (Baby, Abby, Mystery, Romance) being named after the group tropes they’re based on is steeped in both ancient and recent history.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
But this is a band that defies labeling, sometimes sounding steeped in hard rock, other times in blues and roots music.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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