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as in mountainous
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
a very steep rock face that is nearly impossible to climb
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
we would like to hire him, but his salary demands are just too steep
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as in to suffuse
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 to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
chew fresh ginger that has been steeped in hot water to aid digestion
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as in cliff
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Recent Examples of steep
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Trump argues steep tariffs will bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States from places like China as well as Mexico and Canada.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Mix grains of cobalt, mined in Labrador, with potash, quarried in Saskatchewan, and whisks of beaver tail, all of it steeped over sharp, jagged Yukon ice.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
What To Know The company made a strong Wall Street debut but shares in the company experienced sharp rises and steep falls over the last year—from peaks of around $66 to lows of about $12.
Often, changes appeared to correlate with significant events involving Trump himself.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Essentially unchecked by members of his own party and appearing more confident than ever, the president imposed steep tariffs on allies and adversaries alike.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Trump argues steep tariffs will bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States from places like China as well as Mexico and Canada.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Mix grains of cobalt, mined in Labrador, with potash, quarried in Saskatchewan, and whisks of beaver tail, all of it steeped over sharp, jagged Yukon ice.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
French Press: The French press is a pot with that steeps the coffee grounds before separating it with a plunger.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
What To Know The company made a strong Wall Street debut but shares in the company experienced sharp rises and steep falls over the last year—from peaks of around $66 to lows of about $12.
Often, changes appeared to correlate with significant events involving Trump himself.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steep
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In this new evolution phase focused on climate resilience, the city has begun installing sensors in surrounding rural and mountainous areas for early detection of wildfires.—
Angelica Mari,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The princess grew up going on family vacations to the mountainous region, so the trip was a return for her.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, excessive rainfall from the weekend storms has led to river and creek flooding in areas south and east of the Kansas City metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner embraces melancholy in new album The music of the indie rock band Japanese Breakfast is suffused with longing.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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His dialogue was abundant and suffused with paradox and irony.—
Elaine Woo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Try a deep soaking tub with jets, a walk-in shower with custom shower head, sauna, high-tech toilet seat, or heated towel bars to make an ordinary bathroom feel luxurious.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Injuries swept through the roster like an Orlando thunderstorm — sudden and soaking.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2025
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Instead, while City have not merely dipped but fallen off a cliff, Arsenal are set to finish a distant second to a team in Liverpool who have signed just one player all season — Federico Chiesa, who has barely played.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The transition to adulthood —college, work, relationships — can feel like falling off a cliff.—
Alice Kuo and Emily Hotez,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Maintenance cleans include dusting, vacuuming, and mopping, cleaning of horizontal surfaces, and spot-cleaning of vertical surfaces such as walls and cabinet fronts.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Adorn a retaining wall with a vertical planter Hang vibrant bucket planters to dress up an ordinary retaining wall.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And these are both short and long-term outcomes, like extreme fatigue.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Much of New Mexico continues to battle severe to extreme drought conditions, which will also exacerbate the fire threat.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Christians and Muslims flooded social media with tributes, remembering his vocal condemnation of violence and consistent empathy for Gaza's civilians.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Following the announcement, he was immediately flooded with congratulatory comments.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Steep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steep. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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