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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At Yale, he was evidently steeped in the identity politics and postmodernism of the 1990s and wanted to both embrace and critique the Eurocentric art history he had been taught about.
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Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Each Tarot card is steeped in symbolism, whispering secrets from the depth of our subconscious, inviting us to unravel their mysteries by offering insight, guidance and a deeper understanding of the energetic forces surrounding us.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The reason is steeped in irony: the industry’s expansive recordkeeping requirements.
—Tom Padgett, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
For the better part of three months, The Chai Box worked tirelessly from 3am to well into the night, steeping in the kettles all morning, then bottling all afternoon.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Each Tarot card is steeped in symbolism, whispering secrets from the depth of our subconscious, inviting us to unravel their mysteries by offering insight, guidance and a deeper understanding of the energetic forces surrounding us.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The reason is steeped in irony: the industry’s expansive recordkeeping requirements.
—Tom Padgett, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
For the better part of three months, The Chai Box worked tirelessly from 3am to well into the night, steeping in the kettles all morning, then bottling all afternoon.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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