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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
Barbara Hagenbaugh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
More than a quarter of the total audience splurged for premium large-format screenings that can carry steeper price tags.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
1 June 2026
Jennifer Cassel, another attorney with Earthjustice, said water near coal ash becomes thick with pollution, like a tea that is steeped for too long.
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ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Let the tea steep for a few minutes and remove and throw away the tea bags.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Adjective
The steep drop in the housing market and the resulting downfall of the mortgage industry led to a credit crisis that brought the economy into a recession.
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Barbara Hagenbaugh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
More than a quarter of the total audience splurged for premium large-format screenings that can carry steeper price tags.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Verb
Make spearmint tea by steeping fresh or dried spearmint leaves in hot water.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
1 June 2026
Jennifer Cassel, another attorney with Earthjustice, said water near coal ash becomes thick with pollution, like a tea that is steeped for too long.
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ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
Best Sennheiser Headphone Deals The Momentum 4 offers an audiophile-grade experience that rarely sees a discount this steep.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Let the tea steep for a few minutes and remove and throw away the tea bags.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steep
Adjective
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This tiny, mountainous country, north of Greece and south of Montenegro, is a haven for outdoorsy types thanks to epic hiking trails through the Albanian Alps.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is one of Georgia's most lush and verdant gems that stretches for 867,000 mountainous and wooded acres.
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Although not always the case, excessive heat warnings usually coincide with heat waves.
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This does not diminish concerns about excessive screen time or the value of reducing distractions during the school day.
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His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his nose straight and regular.
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The seductive serenity of the Alps on a sunny day suffused the scene.
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As the sun began to rise over the Atlanta skyline on the nation’s 250th birthday, racers, soaking with sweat from head to toe, were locked stride for stride with one another during the 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.
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Be sure to soak an untreated cedar plank in water for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.
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Whenever someone reaches the top of the 25-meter (82-feet) cliff — often for the first time — spectators, instructors and climbers break into applause.
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Every twenty minutes cliff divers, costumed characters, and magicians put on performances and interact with diners.
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Thanks to this vertical ecosystem, stretching from the Apple Watch through iPhone and iPad to the Mac, Apple’s retail pricing has more flexibility than a traditional smartphone manufacturer.
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Bradley Barcola provides a vertical threat with his speed while Olise is the creator that knits everything together.
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The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
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The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.
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Thousands of Dutch fans flooded the streets of Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup match against Morocco in the round of 32 tonight.
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In the weeks since the show premiered, memes and unauthorized merch capturing Patricia’s dispassionate delivery, heroic shotgun wielding, and jerky dance moves have flooded the internet.
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“Steep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steep. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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