steeping

verb

present participle of steep
1
as in suffusing
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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2
as in soaking
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 steeping Meanwhile, steeping the banana peels in milk gives the topping an extra layer of banana flavor without adding extra fruit or moisture. — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 When her plants need a bit of extra support, Etemadipour might also add leftover tea by re-steeping tea leaves and using the second, weaker cup directly in her garden. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026 Make spearmint tea by steeping fresh or dried spearmint leaves in hot water. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 June 2026 The flavor craze began back in 2023 when social media users were steeping black tea bags in a bottle of Sprite. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 The fine-mesh stainless steel strainer is perfect for steeping tea directly inside the bottle. — New Atlas, 12 May 2026 Coconut water is naturally occurring inside the fruit, while banana water is made by steeping banana peels in water or using enzymes to extract nutrients. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026 Or, scent the vinegar by steeping 1 cup of citrus peels in 2 cups of vinegar for about a week; strain out the peels and label the bottle. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026 Others were involved in an anticapitalist movement called Reclaim the Streets, or were steeping themselves in countercultural histories. — Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeping
  1. suffusing
  2. soaking
  3. infusing
  4. saturating
  5. inoculating
  6. macerating
  7. drowning
  8. immersing
Verb
  • After suffusing some of this lunar simulant with helium-3, Interlune will use those samples to test its extraction methods.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
  • And, yes, suffusing it all is Pelicot’s interesting unreliability—to herself above all.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
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  • Lime and hard-water deposits can be removed by soaking all the parts in warm white vinegar for a few hours.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • The post said the restaurant is soaking and washing produce again, even if the lettuce and spinach are pre-washed but not bagged.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
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  • Born and raised in Miami, Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s career has centered around the city’s culinary identity, most notably through infusing his own heritage—Argentine and Italian—in his dishes.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The Sagittarius moon coordinates with Saturn, infusing your goals with a stronger sense of purpose.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of infusing
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  • Follow by saturating the area with a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
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  • Soldiers were self-inoculating without quarantine—which led to rampant rates of infection.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Louvered windows are opened to allow outside air in, cooling the wort and inoculating it with microbes that will magically start fermentation.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • This technique is called macerating, allowing the fruit to soften and the natural juices to come out.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
  • This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Definition of macerating
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  • Investigation and potential parental charges While the medical response faces scrutiny, local law enforcement is focusing on the events leading up to the near-drowning.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The death marked the fourth fatal drowning on the Lake of the Ozarks in 2026, according to the patrol’s data.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of drowning
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  • Walking, hiking, or simply immersing yourself in nature helps restore balance between the demands of everyday life and personal wellbeing.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
  • The second involved filling a salad spinner with water and immersing the berries for one minute while stirring them by hand before draining and spinning them for 10 seconds.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of immersing

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