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 in
She 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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Their ideas about it were often steeped in stereotypes suggesting that Buddhists were irrational and childish in their thinking. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 July 2026 Another replica flag steeped in American history was aboard the International Space Station from November 2014 through June 2015. Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 There are probably easier ways to mount a crime thriller steeped in gritty realism than centering it on a villain made of gas. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 It’s steeped in so much history and has played host to some of the most iconic moments in the history of the sport. Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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