steeping
- present participle of steep.
Example Sentences
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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
As its name suggests, the beverage is brewed cold, a process that typically involves soaking coarsely ground coffee in water, steeping the mixture overnight and then finely straining it.
From Salon • Oct. 17, 2023
Starting the day by steeping yourself in Disneyland’s past can help ground you.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023
We often use that concentrated umami powerhouse as a secret weapon by soaking them, then chopping them up and adding them to a soup, sauce or braise along with the steeping liquid.
From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2023
“Let’s get off that. I’m steeping you some tea.”
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
