steep in
phrasal verb
steeped in; steeping in; steeps in
1
: to make (someone) know and understand a lot about (something)
Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks steeping himself in the language.
—often used as (be) steeped inShe was steeped in the classics.
2
—used as (be) steeped in to say that there is a lot of something associated with a place, time, etc.
an area steeped in history
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Seasonal menus keep every visit fresh, while the ambiance — elegant, warm and steeped in character — elevates even simple moments.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Troublingly, many of the early psychologists and educators who took the lead on studying and developing curricula for these children were steeped in eugenics, including the belief in intelligence as hereditary, race- and class-dependent, and largely fixed.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Dating back to the 13th century, the Palio is steeped in tradition.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The Irish band Kneecap is a rap trio steeped in the history of Irish republicanism—one member wears a balaclava.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Troublingly, many of the early psychologists and educators who took the lead on studying and developing curricula for these children were steeped in eugenics, including the belief in intelligence as hereditary, race- and class-dependent, and largely fixed.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Dating back to the 13th century, the Palio is steeped in tradition.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The Irish band Kneecap is a rap trio steeped in the history of Irish republicanism—one member wears a balaclava.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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