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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Blending Old World charm with modern hospitality, Pella offers an inviting escape steeped in culture, history and warm community spirit.
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Baseball is steeped in such history.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922, with its location steeped in symbolism, according to the National Parks Service.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Yet, Rogers managed to evade arrest for a full decade due to a period steeped in homophobic prejudices further exacerbated by the AIDS crisis.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
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Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Baseball is steeped in such history.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922, with its location steeped in symbolism, according to the National Parks Service.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Yet, Rogers managed to evade arrest for a full decade due to a period steeped in homophobic prejudices further exacerbated by the AIDS crisis.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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