steep
adjective
having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc.
steeping
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present participleof steep.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Vance “has sought to surface a greater level of detail and nuance about the war,” it says, and “developed a reputation inside the Trump administration for steeping himself in operational detail.”
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Roberts put his academic background to work, steeping himself in traffic patterns and how search engines and users prioritized different types of content.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Lindo walked the streets where “Raisin” playwright Lorraine Hansberry lived, steeping himself in what it meant to exist in that place and time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
For one thing, it benefits from steeping in its own juices; cooking it several hours ahead of serving, even a day before, is ideal.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
After dinner, Dad washed the dishes and I dried them while I waited for my electric kettle to reach 180° Fahrenheit, which is what I liked for steeping my genmaicha.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
