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as in mountainous
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
a very steep rock face that is nearly impossible to climb
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
we would like to hire him, but his salary demands are just too steep
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as in to suffuse
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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as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
chew fresh ginger that has been steeped in hot water to aid digestion
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as in cliff
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Recent Examples of steep
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025
The drop in trade was a major impetus for talks over the weekend that led to steep reductions in tariffs on both sides.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
It can also be steeped into a tea, which may amp up its detoxifying and anti-inflammatory benefits.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Josh Max, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
French Press: The French press is a pot with that steeps the coffee grounds before separating it with a plunger.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Idaho residents’ property taxes have seen steep increases amid the area’s rapid population growth in recent years, especially in the Treasure Valley, the Statesman previously reported.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025
The drop in trade was a major impetus for talks over the weekend that led to steep reductions in tariffs on both sides.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Verb
Make sure to consult the steeping direction for each kind of tea, as different teas should be steeped for various lengths of time at different temperatures (hotter for black and herbal and cooler for green and white, for instance).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
It can also be steeped into a tea, which may amp up its detoxifying and anti-inflammatory benefits.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
This extra clearance helps drivers power through rocks, ruts, and steep inclines with challenging breakover angles.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
French Press: The French press is a pot with that steeps the coffee grounds before separating it with a plunger.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steep
Adjective
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Omani culture also thrives in atmospheric souqs (markets), ancient forts and quiet agricultural villages tucked away in the country’s mountainous interior, an easy drive from Muscat.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Nagorno-Karabakh Known as Artsakh to Armenians, Nagorno-Karabakh is a mountainous region in the South Caucuses that has been at the center of a decades-long dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Among its findings were that Banks used excessive force and falsely imprisoned Myles; that Banks’ use of his dog violated Myles’ Fourth Amendment rights; that Banks and the county were both negligent; and that the county violated Myles’ civil rights by failing to properly train and supervise Banks.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The lawsuit argues the incident is part of a larger pattern of excessive force by deputies.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Kaunas: Where the Grand Duchy Endures As the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania — one of Europe’s largest and most powerful nations during the Late Middle Ages and early Renaissance — Kaunas is suffused with history.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pak Bae The music of the indie rock band Japanese Breakfast is suffused with longing.—
Lindsay Totty,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Field House has lofted queen-size beds plus a separate bedroom; and the Bluebird Cottage comes with a fireside soaking tub and heated stone floors.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Soiled suits can be soaked for half an hour first if needed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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But innovation is paired with complexity as regulatory systems lag and organizations grapple with tariffs, patent cliffs, M&As and global competition.—
Tonushree Mondal,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Even with the latest turnaround, U.S. consumers may still see some empty shelves in the coming weeks as the supply chain falls off the cliff.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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With a flattering mix of horizontal and vertical lines, this maxi brings just enough visual interest to feel elevated.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Climb near vertical steps to the towers of the huge gothic Basilica del Voto Nacional for outrageous views over the undulating skyline of city blocks and Andean mountains.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Thriving after having faced extreme adversity is core to Marine Electric Systems culture, and to the US Navy itself.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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That menagerie is a bit extreme for a race car driver, but van Gisbergen isn’t the only animal lover on the NASCAR circuit.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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On Friday, social media was flooded with clips of Fortnite’s Darth Vader talking with players in Jones’s iconic voice.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The Midcentury Modern home of Justin Edwards, one half of the couple whose love story informs the show — an adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel — is flooded with work from Black Angelenos.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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“Steep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steep. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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