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as in suffusing
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 soaking
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 steeping
Coconut water is naturally occurring inside the fruit, while banana water is made by steeping banana peels in water or using enzymes to extract nutrients.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Or, scent the vinegar by steeping 1 cup of citrus peels in 2 cups of vinegar for about a week; strain out the peels and label the bottle.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Others were involved in an anticapitalist movement called Reclaim the Streets, or were steeping themselves in countercultural histories.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Coffee extract Like vanilla or almond extract, coffee extract is made by steeping the main ingredient, in this case coffee beans, in an alcohol- or water-based solvent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Tea Forte’s premium teas come in self-standing tea bags that are perfect for steeping.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
This version is great for three weeks in the fridge after steeping for two days.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Unlike other teas, which involve steeping leaves and removing them before drinking, matcha powder is then whisked into hot water.
—Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Or, scent the vinegar by steeping 1 cup of citrus peels in 2 cups of vinegar for about a week; strain out the peels and label the bottle.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Others were involved in an anticapitalist movement called Reclaim the Streets, or were steeping themselves in countercultural histories.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Coffee extract Like vanilla or almond extract, coffee extract is made by steeping the main ingredient, in this case coffee beans, in an alcohol- or water-based solvent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Tea Forte’s premium teas come in self-standing tea bags that are perfect for steeping.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
This version is great for three weeks in the fridge after steeping for two days.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Unlike other teas, which involve steeping leaves and removing them before drinking, matcha powder is then whisked into hot water.
—Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeping
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Your energetic 5th house hosts the meeting of Mercury and Pluto, suffusing your hobbies with cosmic delight.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rafiq suspected that the anxiety suffusing the market had made any pickpockets unlikely to be scoping out potential shoppers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Other highlights include a library gallery, a TV room, a wine cellar, and an exercise space, plus a posh primary suite holding an office, a private terrace, and a luxe bath showcased by a freestanding gray oval soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the pageantry of Opening Day is special for everyone, and the Cubs will be soaking it all in on Thursday afternoon.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your sign, infusing your spirit with intense, heady power.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is done by infusing air with microscopic particles of pharmaceutical-grade salt, which are small enough to enter your mouth or nose and fill your body with mineral-rich air.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two massive storm systems called Kona low moved through and sat over the islands for a few days, dumping feet of rain, saturating the ground, and causing devastating flooding in parts of Oʻahu.—
Chantell Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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Parts of Oahu received 8 to 12 inches of rain overnight, further saturating the ground after the storm last weekend.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Louvered windows are opened to allow outside air in, cooling the wort and inoculating it with microbes that will magically start fermentation.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, white Americans are nearly four times as likely to skip or delay vaccinating their children compared to Asian Americans, with 19 percent and 5 percent, respectively, forgoing or putting off inoculating their kids, according to the poll.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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The autopsy points to drowning.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rachel spent the entire series drowning in paranoia and dread, and now the worst has already happened.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rojas held his emotions at bay through spring training, immersing himself in the daily work.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Steeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeping. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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