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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The History Aside from the ingredients, this cake is steeped in history, both in the South and this magazine.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
In Bengaluru, the Indian Institute of Management campus — designed by Balkrishna Doshi, who trained under Le Corbusier — is steeped in Indian tradition, with overflowing flora that turn the walls into living, breathing entities.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Maybe that will provide a new spark for a 40+ year old Sundance?
Hernandez has been steeped in Sundance and the indie film game his entire career.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2025
Too many of those managing the climate crisis have fallen prey to opaque language; discussions steeped in lingo are only informative to the well-informed.
—Meera Joshi, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
In Bengaluru, the Indian Institute of Management campus — designed by Balkrishna Doshi, who trained under Le Corbusier — is steeped in Indian tradition, with overflowing flora that turn the walls into living, breathing entities.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Maybe that will provide a new spark for a 40+ year old Sundance?
Hernandez has been steeped in Sundance and the indie film game his entire career.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2025
Too many of those managing the climate crisis have fallen prey to opaque language; discussions steeped in lingo are only informative to the well-informed.
—Meera Joshi, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 2025.
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