steeping

verb

Definition of steepingnext
present participle of steep
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for steeping
  1. soaking
  2. infusing
  3. drowning
  4. immersing
Verb
  • But Harris advises against soaking your produce in a bowl.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The master bedroom includes a picturesque soaking tub that overlooks the water (keep an eye out for the sea turtles and humpback whales) and the bright, spacious kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of soaking
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  • The martini is resurgent, with bartenders experimenting by infusing traditional spirits with unique ingredients such as olive oil or savory flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By playing the straight man and infusing his lines with a leading man’s gravitas, Mescal elevates the eccentric premise into an absurdly sentimental, and at times perverse, romantic comedy.
    Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of infusing
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  • The more vigorous the struggle to escape, the more debt that consumes the drowning victim.
    Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, children who remember a previous death by drowning may hold a fear of swimming in the present day.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • All throughout the festival, guests are welcome to discover classic Napa reds while simultaneously immersing themselves in the South Florida food scene, with no shortage of refined dishes to sample from some of the state’s finest chefs.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The result is a show that, in immersing us in its heroine’s search for meaning, invites our introspection as well.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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