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as in suffused
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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to wet thoroughly with liquid
chew fresh ginger that has been steeped in hot water to aid digestion
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Recent Examples of steeped
Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
There was subtle stuff, like ditching the corporate-looking team logo for something more steeped in the past, plus better honouring franchise greats with the creation of Legends Row as well as the retirement of 17 numbers.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There is perhaps no sport that is more in thrall to the dictates of orthodoxy than baseball, which is so steeped in tradition that a visit to the ballpark is often a bit like hopping into a time machine.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Maiori If your vision of Positano involves interiors that feel steeped in history, Villa Laura tracks.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
But its Mac computers are critical for ensuring iPhone and Apple Watch users remain steeped within Apple’s ecosystem of products and services.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
This time around, the scheme is far more steeped in data and appears much more promising.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The water was the color of steeped tea; cypress knees were draped with moss like frayed velvet; gators slipped silently beneath us.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2025
Joseph Pool, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s mofawer, also known as mufawar, brewed coffee rich with spices and evaporated or condensed milk; and qishr, a tea-like, low-caffeine drink steeped with coffee cherry husks, cinnamon and ginger.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
How French Press Coffee Works The French press method uses coarsely ground coffee, steeped right in hot water in a French press.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
It's typically dried rather than eaten raw, with a brittle shell and stringy pulp that's traditionally cracked open and steeped to make a mildly sweet, herbal tea.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
And the heat shield’s performance has steeped Orion in controversy and criticism.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Most teas need to be steeped for between 2–5 minutes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Be careful not to spill your tea before it’s fully steeped.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Adjective
On a record so steeped in the perceptions of others, the thought is both encouraging and slightly terrifying.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
There was subtle stuff, like ditching the corporate-looking team logo for something more steeped in the past, plus better honouring franchise greats with the creation of Legends Row as well as the retirement of 17 numbers.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There is perhaps no sport that is more in thrall to the dictates of orthodoxy than baseball, which is so steeped in tradition that a visit to the ballpark is often a bit like hopping into a time machine.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Maiori If your vision of Positano involves interiors that feel steeped in history, Villa Laura tracks.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
But its Mac computers are critical for ensuring iPhone and Apple Watch users remain steeped within Apple’s ecosystem of products and services.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
This time around, the scheme is far more steeped in data and appears much more promising.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The water was the color of steeped tea; cypress knees were draped with moss like frayed velvet; gators slipped silently beneath us.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
Lessons about my culture and history were steeped alongside pots of mint tea.
—Joseph Pool, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s mofawer, also known as mufawar, brewed coffee rich with spices and evaporated or condensed milk; and qishr, a tea-like, low-caffeine drink steeped with coffee cherry husks, cinnamon and ginger.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
How French Press Coffee Works The French press method uses coarsely ground coffee, steeped right in hot water in a French press.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
It's typically dried rather than eaten raw, with a brittle shell and stringy pulp that's traditionally cracked open and steeped to make a mildly sweet, herbal tea.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
And the heat shield’s performance has steeped Orion in controversy and criticism.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Most teas need to be steeped for between 2–5 minutes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Be careful not to spill your tea before it’s fully steeped.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeped
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lawrence’s vision of an arc of American history suffused with violence and injustice is obviously not one to which the current US administration would be at all sympathetic.—
Michael Lobel,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Neighborhood residents will surely gravitate to the lush art deco-style lobby, suffused with thousands of plants and whimsical figurines.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ground will likely be very saturated for those doing Easter Egg hunts due to the previous days of rain.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rinse your scrubber and squeegee blade frequently, and swap out cloths when they get saturated.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Gisou’s option boasts fresh floral notes and a formula infused with honey.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Especially for someone whose entire adult life has been immersed in the adrenaline-infusion of coaching — from its exhilarating highs and anguishing lows to simply always being in the middle of so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Netanyahu, a child psychologist who works three times a week at the Jerusalem municipality, has immersed herself in the issue.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a fabulous art deco bar, dripping chandeliers, and gold chinoiserie wallpaper by Timorous Beasties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another late work, Color Wheel, 2018–19, comprises a group of thirty massive canvases arranged in a circle, each a vivid, monochromatic shade atop which has been painted a single, dripping bar of complementary hue.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Baccarat, expert purveyors of all things crystal since 1764, have imbued all its glass-making know-how with a soft pastel hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hindu culture imbued pickles with sacred meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nevertheless, higher gasoline prices have drowned out any hope of a rate cut among the chattering classes.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who yelled were drowned out by the chanting and singing.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Steeped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeped. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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