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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Through dance and music, Khalil channels his inner conflict and strives to break free from the burden of a name steeped in memory, grief, and expectation.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Haiti, still steeped in conflict due to ongoing gang violence in its capital, Port-au-Prince, has also lost access to a critical lifeline for its domestic industry.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Green tea comes from the same plant, but its leaves are steeped in hot water and discarded.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Still, despite a career steeped in screens, Sarkis is finding an affection for the comics medium.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Haiti, still steeped in conflict due to ongoing gang violence in its capital, Port-au-Prince, has also lost access to a critical lifeline for its domestic industry.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Green tea comes from the same plant, but its leaves are steeped in hot water and discarded.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Still, despite a career steeped in screens, Sarkis is finding an affection for the comics medium.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
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 5 Oct. 2025.
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