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to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
grew up steeped in the ways of his ancestors a town steeped in history
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to wet thoroughly with liquid
chew fresh ginger that has been steeped in hot water to aid digestion
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Recent Examples of steeped
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
On a record so steeped in the perceptions of others, the thought is both encouraging and slightly terrifying.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
There was subtle stuff, like ditching the corporate-looking team logo for something more steeped in the past, plus better honouring franchise greats with the creation of Legends Row as well as the retirement of 17 numbers.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There is perhaps no sport that is more in thrall to the dictates of orthodoxy than baseball, which is so steeped in tradition that a visit to the ballpark is often a bit like hopping into a time machine.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Maiori If your vision of Positano involves interiors that feel steeped in history, Villa Laura tracks.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
But its Mac computers are critical for ensuring iPhone and Apple Watch users remain steeped within Apple’s ecosystem of products and services.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
This time around, the scheme is far more steeped in data and appears much more promising.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Alanah Mitchell, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Accommodation is both modest and luxurious working estancias, including three nights at the all-inclusive Cerro Guido, a place steeped of gaucho culture.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Jennifer Cassel, another attorney with Earthjustice, said water near coal ash becomes thick with pollution, like a tea that is steeped for too long.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The Mandalorian/Din Djarin Played by Pedro Pascal, Din is steeped deeply in the culture of his people.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Just from a personal standpoint, that was also joyful for me, living in this other environment and getting steeped into it and feeling it out.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 May 2026
Jasmine is placed into a vat and steeped overnight, like tea.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Lessons about my culture and history were steeped alongside pots of mint tea.
—Joseph Pool, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Things like the origin of Earth's water, the formation of tectonic plates, and momentous events that might have shaped the planet's evolution all remain steeped in hypothesis.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
On a record so steeped in the perceptions of others, the thought is both encouraging and slightly terrifying.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
There was subtle stuff, like ditching the corporate-looking team logo for something more steeped in the past, plus better honouring franchise greats with the creation of Legends Row as well as the retirement of 17 numbers.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There is perhaps no sport that is more in thrall to the dictates of orthodoxy than baseball, which is so steeped in tradition that a visit to the ballpark is often a bit like hopping into a time machine.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Maiori If your vision of Positano involves interiors that feel steeped in history, Villa Laura tracks.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
But its Mac computers are critical for ensuring iPhone and Apple Watch users remain steeped within Apple’s ecosystem of products and services.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
This time around, the scheme is far more steeped in data and appears much more promising.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
In our research, participants’ stories were steeped with nostalgia for the days of company picnics, Oscar-style end-of-quarter celebrations, and disco-at-the-office parties.
—Alanah Mitchell, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Accommodation is both modest and luxurious working estancias, including three nights at the all-inclusive Cerro Guido, a place steeped of gaucho culture.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Jennifer Cassel, another attorney with Earthjustice, said water near coal ash becomes thick with pollution, like a tea that is steeped for too long.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The Mandalorian/Din Djarin Played by Pedro Pascal, Din is steeped deeply in the culture of his people.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Just from a personal standpoint, that was also joyful for me, living in this other environment and getting steeped into it and feeling it out.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 May 2026
Jasmine is placed into a vat and steeped overnight, like tea.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Lessons about my culture and history were steeped alongside pots of mint tea.
—Joseph Pool, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeped
Adjective
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The standout is a grand, otherworldly picture, devoid of human and animal life but suffused with strange light, and the majesty and menace of colossal ice in moving water.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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The experiment might sound sentimental, but Chakraborty, the production’s secret weapon, maintains a scientific restraint, albeit one suffused with maternal anguish.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Beyond its sheer tackiness, the event was saturated in conflicts of interest.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Researchers say the landslides happened as extremely heavy rainfall saturated the ground, causing parts of the hillside to suddenly break away.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The 68-year-old actress wore Laura Geller's Spackle Primer, which is infused with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hydrate and smooth skin while creating an ideal base for makeup.—
Brittany Anas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Walter Parazaider, the cofounding member and saxophonist for pop and jazz-infused rock band Chicago, has died.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Five months after that meeting, Rodríguez has indeed kept her political power with the backing of Washington, which benefits from the supply of Venezuelan oil now that it is immersed in a military campaign in the Middle East, ahead of November midterm elections.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Active travelers who want to spend time immersed in nature will find great hiking trails, too.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Along a sun-drenched, 150-mile stretch of Route 66 between Albuquerque and the New Mexico-Arizona state line, however, thousand-year-old traditions remain vibrant.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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After a cinematic-like transformation led by no other than Vaccarello, the light-drenched, industrial-chic Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique reopened last year along with subterranean Saint Laurent Sushi Park Paris, the first and only offshoot of chef Peter Park’s 20-year-old Los Angeles hotspot.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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There's an elegant nonchalance to all things Celine, and these sneakers are imbued with that same essence.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Dripping with passion and lovingly imbued with film noir tropes, Bound is a pulpy delight.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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“Steeped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeped. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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