steeping

present participle of steep

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of steeping 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 Start by steeping your tea bags—at least one for each shoe—in boiling water for one to two minutes. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeping
Verb
  • Still, almost 30,000 people waited with sweat soaking their shirts, standing on tiptoe to get a glimpse of the men walking toward the center of the arena.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Stein recommends soaking them in a mixture of water and a bit of laundry detergent or stain remover.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But infusing the college experience with the technology is deeply misguided.
    Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The company has been infusing artificial intelligence across its product portfolio.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In pastel satin, the shoe softened the architecture while saturating the butter tone that has been trending on red carpets all month.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • English advises saturating natural hair mats with Designme’s leave-in treatment, then applying their rich hydrating mask before detangling (first pass with your fingers, then with a wide-tooth comb) from the ends to the roots.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Before his tragic death by drowning in Costa Rica at age 54 in July, The Cosby Show alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner shared some memories about working on the landmark NBC sitcom from 1984 to 1992.
    Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Seeing Laura come down the deck, Cherry pretends to be drowning.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As in his previous films, a clanking, rattling soundscape constructed entirely in post is an artisanal marvel, immersing viewers both in the perilous metallic din of a maybe-sinking ship, and the comforting artifice of analog movie-making.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
  • While each room features gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows—perfect for immersing yourself in the dense pine forest and Sierra Nevada mountain views—there’s plenty to keep you occupied on the grounds as well.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025

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“Steeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeping. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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