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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 a unique spin on this refreshing golf cocktail, try steeping with other popular tea flavors like Peach, Lavender, or Earl Grey.
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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
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
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But if not, wet mopping can harm your floors since there's no barrier to stop water from soaking the wood.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Human oversight remains crucial for interpreting AI outputs, making final decisions and infusing empathy and creativity into business processes.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Maximalist Spirit The resurgence of 1970s decor is all about infusing personality into your spaces, in both big and small ways.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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Seeing Laura come down the deck, Cherry pretends to be drowning.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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