STEEPS Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of steep

as in suffuses

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 soaks

to wet thoroughly with liquid chew fresh ginger that has been steeped in hot water to aid digestion

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steeps

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noun

plural of steep

as in cliffs

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Recent Examples of steeps

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The suite steeps you in ball park wonder, from the decor featuring classic baseball sights to the ball park music playlist and other little touches. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 On the other hand, an even, coarse grind that looks like rough sea salt is best for a French press, as the coffee steeps with full immersion. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026 To make them, Espiricueta renders leftover brisket fat in the oven overnight, strains the liquid, steeps it with shallots, garlic, and herbs, and molds the mixture into votives. — Patricia Kaowthumrong, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025 Daniel lays a dining cloth on the armrest, opens vessels of delicious salads, quiches, muffins, eggs, sausage, and bacon, and steeps the insanely good Tanzanian coffee. — Saumya Ancheri, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2022

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Nacer is quite good at variations of patriarchal obliviousness, and Pebdani suffuses her women with streaks of guilt.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
But the latter’s crisply executed harmonies are but one of multiple examples of what splendid singing suffuses this production.

— Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026

Definition of suffuses

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Travelers familiar with Scotland’s Isle of Skye may recognize this recipe for remote luxury, though rather than craggy cliffs and emerald-green glens, Noirmoutier is closer to a little slice of California.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
White Beach, in front of a backdrop of chalky cliffs, is accessible exclusively by boat.

— Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of cliffs

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As the male assassin finds her and nearly drowns her in a lake, River catches up to the scene in time to save her, and the episode shifts to accommodate the romantic chemistry that’s been simmering between them since the series premiere.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
During a seemingly regular day at camp, Jason swims too far and drowns as the other campers and staff look on helplessly.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of drowns

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Just beyond the tips of your toes, the precipices and terraces on the walls of the canyon plunged in a series of immense stair steps — down and down again for nearly 6,000 vertical feet.

— New York Times, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Just watch out for those precipices.

— Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of precipices

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And the quick turnover ensures that the rice’s temperature never dips too chilly.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
When the market dips but moves less than options expect, selling premium into the weakness lets traders collect elevated prices while setting strikes below a market that's already come in.

— Julia Spina, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

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