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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Portland, Oregon, is walkable, food-forward and steeped in quirky culture.
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, in her role as museum chief, Terry is part of a Motown heritage steeped in family from the beginning.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
How to Use Rosemary Water Rosemary water is a simple infusion of rosemary steeped in water.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, in her role as museum chief, Terry is part of a Motown heritage steeped in family from the beginning.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
How to Use Rosemary Water Rosemary water is a simple infusion of rosemary steeped in water.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
The memes are steeped in American culture The memes are fluent not just in English but in American culture and trolling.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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