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
Examples of steep in in a Sentence
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The church’s priest, Father Mikel Bock, said the date difference is steeped in the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
The online homestay platform has just launched a new category titled Icons that will bring travelers extraordinary experiences steeped in music, film, television, sports, and more.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The event is steeped in tradition, like the brightly-colored fashion and the loud hats (fascinators, the official name), or the mint julep, which is the event’s signature drink.
—Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Third place: SeaWorld Orlando, the flagship location of a marine park chain steeped in controversy for its treatment of resident aquatic animals.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
Perhaps an alpine escape steeped in rugged adventure is more your speed?
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
Image The company was steeped in talented A.I. researchers who had worked at places like Google and OpenAI.
—Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Before he was elected Manhattan district attorney, Bragg was steeped in prosecuting white collar crime and public corruption cases working for both the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and the New York Attorney General.
—Walter Ray Watson, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Tax Day marks the culmination of a season steeped in dread and procrastination for many Americans.
—Adam N. Michel, National Review, 15 Apr. 2024
Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
The online homestay platform has just launched a new category titled Icons that will bring travelers extraordinary experiences steeped in music, film, television, sports, and more.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The event is steeped in tradition, like the brightly-colored fashion and the loud hats (fascinators, the official name), or the mint julep, which is the event’s signature drink.
—Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Third place: SeaWorld Orlando, the flagship location of a marine park chain steeped in controversy for its treatment of resident aquatic animals.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
Perhaps an alpine escape steeped in rugged adventure is more your speed?
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
Image The company was steeped in talented A.I. researchers who had worked at places like Google and OpenAI.
—Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Before he was elected Manhattan district attorney, Bragg was steeped in prosecuting white collar crime and public corruption cases working for both the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and the New York Attorney General.
—Walter Ray Watson, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Tax Day marks the culmination of a season steeped in dread and procrastination for many Americans.
—Adam N. Michel, National Review, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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