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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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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
For best results, avoid boiling water and steeping for more than 3 minutes—both practices can yield a bitter cup.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 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
Coffee extract Like vanilla or almond extract, coffee extract is made by steeping the main ingredient, in this case coffee beans, in an alcohol- or water-based solvent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Tea Forte’s premium teas come in self-standing tea bags that are perfect for steeping.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
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
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 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
Coffee extract Like vanilla or almond extract, coffee extract is made by steeping the main ingredient, in this case coffee beans, in an alcohol- or water-based solvent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Tea Forte’s premium teas come in self-standing tea bags that are perfect for steeping.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeping
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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
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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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The marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub (and Natura Bisse amenities) is separated from the bedroom by a set of wooden shutters that can be opened to reveal the room and the outdoor view beyond, if desired.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Chia gel, made by soaking chia seeds in water, is hydrating, low-calorie, and high in fiber, which helps with digestion and gut health.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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As recently as 2024, Congress was infusing Israel with an additional $15 billion in military aid to carry out its war with Hamas.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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Naveen Shrestha has been infusing a taste of his native Nepal into his Twin Cities restaurant endeavors for some two decades now.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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Instead, the foreign producers shipped their sugar abroad for consumption, further saturating the global market.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Instead of saturating or starving the active sites, this configuration supports a more optimal balance between how quickly reactants arrive and how efficiently they are converted, improving overall catalytic performance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 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
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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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The folks at the YMCA of Metro Denver believe that drowning deaths are completely preventable.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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An autopsy later determined that Perry died from acute effects of ketamine, as well as other contributing factors such as drowning, coronary artery disease and effects from buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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As in previous seasons, the production is expected to fully or partially buy out its hotel locations while immersing itself deeply in the surrounding destination.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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West is great at immersing us in the atmosphere and mores of the 1800s, in which Elswyth can’t find the time to use her skills in botany (she’s been accepted at Oxford) because her real job is finding someone to support her and her family.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Steeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeping. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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