steeping

present participle of steep

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of steeping In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage. Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025 This version is great for three weeks in the fridge after steeping for two days. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 Some are steeping themselves in traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, while others are brashly striking out to forge creative new styles. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025 Unlike other teas, which involve steeping leaves and removing them before drinking, matcha powder is then whisked into hot water. Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025 For a unique spin on this refreshing golf cocktail, try steeping with other popular tea flavors like Peach, Lavender, or Earl Grey. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 These pots are naturally suited for steeping dark teas. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 Infusion involves steeping different herbs, spices, or fruits into liquor or syrups. Essence, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeping
Verb
  • To deep clean your blinds, San Angelo recommends taking them down and soaking them in a bathtub or spraying them with a hose outside.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Later in the week, get ready for what could be Kansas City’s first frost of the season, with a good soaking rain coming by week’s end, the National Weather Service said.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By infusing rubber-like elastomers with ferromagnetic particles, the researchers 3D-printed an ultra-thin magnetic film that can be attached to origami structures.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Across almost 20 novels, the British author spun fantastical tales with unsentimental wit, infusing his work with darkly morbid humor, blithe child endangerment, rotten and antagonistic adults, and a willingness to occasionally laugh at the misfortune of others.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Set the pot in a shallow pool of water so the soil will absorb water over a few hours, saturating the potting media.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Similarly, white Americans are nearly four times as likely to skip or delay vaccinating their children compared to Asian Americans, with 19 percent and 5 percent, respectively, forgoing or putting off inoculating their kids, according to the poll.
    Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Everyone can participate without drowning in a sea of sameness, à la the Labubu epidemic of 2025.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Robinson is Henry, a runaway slave from a plantation in southern Texas; Quijada is Carlos, a former medic in the Mexican army who rescues Henry from drowning in the Rio Grande but remains suspicious of him.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • One of the main ways Crampton was able to persevere was by using her skills as a chef and immersing herself in nutrition to accelerate her recovery.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The first campaign sees Doherty exploring and immersing himself within Jamaica’s vibrant culture alongside former Miss Universe Jamaica, Miqueal-Symone Williams.
    Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Steeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeping. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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