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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In a year steeped in fears about AI, automation, and the creeping power of the platforms that shape our reality, Beeple has seemingly produced a pressure valve for that cultural anxiety.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
As women who came of age in the #MeToo era, many of the Wives also speak openly about their experiences as survivors of rape and abuse, often in language steeped in therapy and self-care.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Part of why tensions around boundaries, schedules and expectations—especially for new parents—become so heightened during holiday gatherings, Ahmed said, is that the season is steeped in ritual.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The single is steeped in ’90s folk and dance music, acting as a road map of his career, which veered from scrappy indie-rock jams to R&B and classical scores.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
As women who came of age in the #MeToo era, many of the Wives also speak openly about their experiences as survivors of rape and abuse, often in language steeped in therapy and self-care.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Part of why tensions around boundaries, schedules and expectations—especially for new parents—become so heightened during holiday gatherings, Ahmed said, is that the season is steeped in ritual.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The single is steeped in ’90s folk and dance music, acting as a road map of his career, which veered from scrappy indie-rock jams to R&B and classical scores.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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