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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Despite its smaller vessel, the throw is impressive, filling a room with rare oud—slightly sweet, delicately smoky, and steeped in sophistication.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The landscapes feel plucked from an epic poem, and centuries of battles, folklore, and ancient clans set the tone for a vibrant culture steeped in history.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Raw, sweaty, and steeped in debauchery, the track chronicles a spiral of booze, heartbreak, and nights lost in a haze of resistol fumes, all layered with his signature gritty rap flow.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The challenge is steep in getting them up to speed while the season churns.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The landscapes feel plucked from an epic poem, and centuries of battles, folklore, and ancient clans set the tone for a vibrant culture steeped in history.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Raw, sweaty, and steeped in debauchery, the track chronicles a spiral of booze, heartbreak, and nights lost in a haze of resistol fumes, all layered with his signature gritty rap flow.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The challenge is steep in getting them up to speed while the season churns.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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