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as in suffused
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 saturated
to wet thoroughly with liquid
chew fresh ginger that has been steeped in hot water to aid digestion
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Recent Examples of steeped
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Terrestrials is so steeped in local, environmental minutiae that doing the kind of analysis necessary to fully understand every lyric can feel like an extra-credit assignment.
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Cassidy Sollazzo,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Things like the origin of Earth's water, the formation of tectonic plates, and momentous events that might have shaped the planet's evolution all remain steeped in hypothesis.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?
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Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
There was subtle stuff, like ditching the corporate-looking team logo for something more steeped in the past, plus better honouring franchise greats with the creation of Legends Row as well as the retirement of 17 numbers.
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Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
There is perhaps no sport that is more in thrall to the dictates of orthodoxy than baseball, which is so steeped in tradition that a visit to the ballpark is often a bit like hopping into a time machine.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Maiori If your vision of Positano involves interiors that feel steeped in history, Villa Laura tracks.
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Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
But its Mac computers are critical for ensuring iPhone and Apple Watch users remain steeped within Apple’s ecosystem of products and services.
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Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
In our research, participants’ stories were steeped with nostalgia for the days of company picnics, Oscar-style end-of-quarter celebrations, and disco-at-the-office parties.
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Alanah Mitchell,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Accommodation is both modest and luxurious working estancias, including three nights at the all-inclusive Cerro Guido, a place steeped of gaucho culture.
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Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 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
The Mandalorian/Din Djarin Played by Pedro Pascal, Din is steeped deeply in the culture of his people.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Just from a personal standpoint, that was also joyful for me, living in this other environment and getting steeped into it and feeling it out.
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William Earl,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Jasmine is placed into a vat and steeped overnight, like tea.
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Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Lessons about my culture and history were steeped alongside pots of mint tea.
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Joseph Pool,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.
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Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Terrestrials is so steeped in local, environmental minutiae that doing the kind of analysis necessary to fully understand every lyric can feel like an extra-credit assignment.
—
Cassidy Sollazzo,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Things like the origin of Earth's water, the formation of tectonic plates, and momentous events that might have shaped the planet's evolution all remain steeped in hypothesis.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?
—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
There was subtle stuff, like ditching the corporate-looking team logo for something more steeped in the past, plus better honouring franchise greats with the creation of Legends Row as well as the retirement of 17 numbers.
—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
There is perhaps no sport that is more in thrall to the dictates of orthodoxy than baseball, which is so steeped in tradition that a visit to the ballpark is often a bit like hopping into a time machine.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Maiori If your vision of Positano involves interiors that feel steeped in history, Villa Laura tracks.
—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
But its Mac computers are critical for ensuring iPhone and Apple Watch users remain steeped within Apple’s ecosystem of products and services.
—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
In 15,000 square feet over two stories, the emporium will introduce diners to culinary highlights from throughout Asia, much like how its mall neighbor, Eataly, has steeped diners in the regional specialties of Italy.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
In our research, participants’ stories were steeped with nostalgia for the days of company picnics, Oscar-style end-of-quarter celebrations, and disco-at-the-office parties.
—
Alanah Mitchell,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Accommodation is both modest and luxurious working estancias, including three nights at the all-inclusive Cerro Guido, a place steeped of gaucho culture.
—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 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.
—
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
The Mandalorian/Din Djarin Played by Pedro Pascal, Din is steeped deeply in the culture of his people.
—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Just from a personal standpoint, that was also joyful for me, living in this other environment and getting steeped into it and feeling it out.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Jasmine is placed into a vat and steeped overnight, like tea.
—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Lessons about my culture and history were steeped alongside pots of mint tea.
—
Joseph Pool,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeped
Adjective
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
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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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Ali Javaheri, senior emerging-technology research analyst at PitchBook, says that categories like battlefield AI and drones are looking especially saturated.
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Over the last decade, the technology market has become saturated with standalone applications designed to solve specific problems.
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The piece featured a plunging neckline, dripping pearls, and tiny purple ribbons throughout.
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The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.
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This 120-proof spirit, infused with nootkatone from grapefruit peel, aims to enhance outdoor summer drinks with bright citrus and botanical aromas while addressing the pesky problem of mosquitoes.
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Looking even further ahead, Nike’s men’s Paris Fashion Week spring 2027 previews included a new version of its Air Max Goadome Low boot infused with Foamposite material.
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Even more surreal has been being immersed in it as part of The Star’s visual coverage.
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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
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Along a sun-drenched, 150-mile stretch of Route 66 between Albuquerque and the New Mexico-Arizona state line, however, thousand-year-old traditions remain vibrant.
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Sporting a classic, Georgian-style exterior, the home has been revamped inside by the acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler, who’s imbued the interiors with a sexy, high-gloss aesthetic.
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Then there’s the mythic highway – a cultural icon imbued with nostalgia for a specific, 20th-century idea of romance, adventure, freedom and the American West.
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“Steeped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeped. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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