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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But this is a matchup steeped in the modern-day realities of college football.
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Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
But this is a matchup steeped in the modern-day realities of college football.
—Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026
Following her 2024 debut solo EP, No Hard Feelings, the member of hitmaking British girl group Little Mix unveils a set of pop and R&B jams steeped in her Caribbean heritage.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
The neighborhood of Iznik, known as Nicaea in the ancient world, is steeped in both Christian and Ottoman heritage.
—Engin Kadaster, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
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Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
But this is a matchup steeped in the modern-day realities of college football.
—Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026
Following her 2024 debut solo EP, No Hard Feelings, the member of hitmaking British girl group Little Mix unveils a set of pop and R&B jams steeped in her Caribbean heritage.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
The neighborhood of Iznik, known as Nicaea in the ancient world, is steeped in both Christian and Ottoman heritage.
—Engin Kadaster, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
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 5 Jan. 2026.
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