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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From the start, it was steeped in a common vision.
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Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Coming up with fictional stories set in real places, often steeped in historical detail, is my absolute dream job.
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Michael’s personal life was also steeped in make-believe.
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Larger plates might include venison wrapped in chicken mousse (a nod to the Japanese sando), or pumpkin steeped in bacon dashi.
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Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Coming up with fictional stories set in real places, often steeped in historical detail, is my absolute dream job.
—Nicola Harrison, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Michael’s personal life was also steeped in make-believe.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Larger plates might include venison wrapped in chicken mousse (a nod to the Japanese sando), or pumpkin steeped in bacon dashi.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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