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 shooter charged in Kirk’s assassination was apparently steeped in online culture.
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Laura Yuen, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Reaching the heart of the ancient city involves an uphill hike along a leafy pathway that’s a little rough and steep in places.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
This -- to someone who is not steeped in public health, this whole conversation and process is really confusing.
—ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
His new album is filled with messages of pain, struggle and redemption, all steeped in shades of blues, Southern rock and soul.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
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Laura Yuen, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Reaching the heart of the ancient city involves an uphill hike along a leafy pathway that’s a little rough and steep in places.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
This -- to someone who is not steeped in public health, this whole conversation and process is really confusing.
—ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
His new album is filled with messages of pain, struggle and redemption, all steeped in shades of blues, Southern rock and soul.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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