steep in
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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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The Cedars Residence offers a version of compound living steeped in Costa Rica’s coffee-growing heritage.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Owner Andreas Anastassakis told PEOPLE about the restaurant's 119-year history steeped in tradition and daily connection.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Both were steeped in the science and political philosophy of the Enlightenment, and in the classical literature of the Greeks and Romans.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The Cedars Residence offers a version of compound living steeped in Costa Rica’s coffee-growing heritage.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Owner Andreas Anastassakis told PEOPLE about the restaurant's 119-year history steeped in tradition and daily connection.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Both were steeped in the science and political philosophy of the Enlightenment, and in the classical literature of the Greeks and Romans.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for steep in
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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