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as in mountainous
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
a very steep rock face that is nearly impossible to climb
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
we would like to hire him, but his salary demands are just too steep
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as in to suffuse
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
grew up steeped in the ways of his ancestors a town steeped in history
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as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
chew fresh ginger that has been steeped in hot water to aid digestion
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as in cliff
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steep
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Link River, just 1.5 miles long, is the beginning of the Klamath River, which meanders through 257 miles of sparsely populated, mountainous land in Southern Oregon and Northern California before flowing into the Pacific Ocean.Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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This deluge raises the risk of flash flooding and mudslides, especially in Jamaica’s mountainous regions.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Avoid excessive iron supplementation: Taking iron supplements can lead to iron overload for people without an iron deficiency.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime on what is not necessary or important.Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, on a story level, Shōgun was providing the kind of dynastic drama that has suffused recent Emmy favorites from Thrones to Succession to The Crown.Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2024
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For one thing, violent imagery suffuses even normal political rhetoric.Washington Post staff, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
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Simply add a few drops of this gentle formula to your bath and soak your cares away while moisturizing your skin with aloe, Vitamin E oil, and castor oil.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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The soaking tubs in the primary bedrooms have perfectly framed views of the crashing waves below.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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The one at Land’s End is perhaps most famous, near the mist and crying seabirds of the Golden Gate (just don’t approach the cliffs).Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Snow blankets the dramatic cliffs, some mountain passes are closed, and ferry services are limited.David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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This crazy star seems to communicate with a smaller, five-pointed star to its upper right that is mainly light blue, though its loose weave of horizontal and vertical marks also contains other colors.Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The 1,200 vertical drop is decently steep for the Finger Lake region.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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The question asks whether to remove the state superintendent of public instruction from the list of top state officials who would step into the governor’s role under extreme circumstances.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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What might another extreme attack on the U.S. electoral system look like?Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Since May, Liccardo and Low have duked it out on the campaign trail as millions of dollars flooded the race despite it not being one of California’s key battleground races.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The intrigue: Big donors are flooding Pennsylvania with cash, and much of the attention is on Democratic Sen. Bob Casey's fight to keep his seat.Alexa Mencia, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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