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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
Make spearmint tea by steeping fresh or dried spearmint leaves in hot water.
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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
For best results, avoid boiling water and steeping for more than 3 minutes—both practices can yield a bitter cup.
—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
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
For best results, avoid boiling water and steeping for more than 3 minutes—both practices can yield a bitter cup.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeping
Verb
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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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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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The fillets should be a little damp, but not soaking wet.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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The concept was creatively directed by Allison Freidin, co-founder of Museum of Graffiti, who framed the whole project around infusing fashion, performance and culture into the single most important sporting event on the planet.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Their bird-call voices cast an alluring glow over the music’s surface, infusing Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Use only as much cleaning solution as necessary, and avoid saturating the area.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Start by saturating the sponge with water and microwaving it on high for one to two minutes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 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
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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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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
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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
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The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and a death investigation was launched as is standard procedure with drowning incidents, the sheriff’s office said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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On May 18, 2025, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning accident at their home in Chandler, Arizona.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Zoh Amba spent their Kingsport, Tennessee adolescence diving into YouTube, immersing themselves in videos of jazz saxophonists like Albert Ayler and Charlie Parker.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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“Steeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeping. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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