How to Use steep in a Sentence

steep

1 of 3 adjective
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  • The stairs are very steep.
  • The store's prices are too steep for me.
  • Their rates are pretty steep.
  • That led to a steep rise in measles cases around the globe.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
  • On the first hole of the day, Lamprecht’s drive carried the steep hill and just kept rolling.
    — Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024
  • By the 2010s, the device was clearly in a steep decline.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2024
  • In theory this could be achieved through steep cuts in the cost of its goods sold.
    — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The deep purple set has the steepest discount, on sale from $95 to just $32.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
  • To make one, add a tea bag to hot water and steep for about three minutes.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
  • This allows the Voyager to make quick work of hills and steep inclines.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Parkins’ father was in the midst of a steep decline with Alzheimer’s disease.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2024
  • The steep walls of this style tent shed water and snow with ease, but the large, broad sides are weak in a direct wind.
    — Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • If Russian soldiers made their way down the steep stairs and past the three sets of locked doors, Kate knew where to hide.
    — Kamila Hrabchuk, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Still, the road to relevance for anyone not named Trump in 2024 will be steep.
    — Steve Peoples, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
  • Vineyards coat steep slopes and the views are as gorgeous as the wines, which range from bright and fruity to rich, smoky, and complex.
    — Annie B. Shapero, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
  • The 55-inch model is seeing the steepest price cut at the moment, but the 65-inch is also on sale.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2023
  • For even steeper discounts, check out the Flash Sale section.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2023
  • Brooklinen’s Luxe Move-In Bundle may be a bit steep, but hear us out.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • So far, the U.S. economy has managed to avoid a steep downturn.
    — David Gura, NPR, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Growing up in Nebraska, Swartz says, the cost of hiding her true self was steep.
    — Sandy West, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Or children who aren’t yet able to traverse rocky or steep inclines?
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The land was in the mountains in eastern L.A. County, so steep that even mountain goats might have a hard time climbing it.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The drop in new home sales in China is the steepest monthly decline since July 2022.
    — Laura He, CNN, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Here are the steepest sales on sandals, slippers, sneakers, and boots.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 12 July 2023
  • The route the climbers were on is a steep technical alpine climb on the mountain’s southeast face, officials said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Potala Palace occupies a hill overlooking the city and requires a steep climb just to reach the front door.
    — Jordan Riefe, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The quiet cul-de-sac, the feeling that you’re removed from the busyness of the city but are just minutes away, and the steep hills built for long walks were too much to give up.
    — Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The line, which will be available year-round, hopes to give shoppers the taste of the California vineyards without the steep price tag.
    — The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Experts worry that the steep decline could stall the state’s battle against climate change.
    — Julie Cart, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Both currently have steep Prime-exclusive deals, with the white model marked down by 50 percent.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
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steep

2 of 3 noun
  • Descend via the steep (but not very scary) Orange and Black Trail.
    — Virginia M. Wright, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2021
  • Let the tea steep for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or a tea strainer.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • The price is a little steep for the size, but it's backed by a lifetime warranty.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2023
  • After a 10-minute steep, there’s a pleasant funky-earthy smell to this organic tea, with subtle notes of gym socks.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 29 July 2021
  • This is the second East Valley school steep in football tradition that Fell is coming into.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 17 Feb. 2022
  • However, board members were uncomfortable with that steep of a rise.
    — Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
  • While Salt Lake City schools typically see a small decline in students each year as the city’s population ages, the district has not had a decrease this steep.
    — Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Nov. 2020
  • On a recent weekday morning, the trail leading to the site was open as hikers negotiated the steep in Lululemon and loud voices.
    — New York Times, 26 Feb. 2021
  • The suffering, the horrible heinous conditions, skiing hard pack on the steeps, and going really deep into places few people have ever been before.
    — Paddy O'Connell, Outside Online, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Descend via the steep (but not very scary) Orange and Black Trail.
    — Virginia M. Wright, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2021
  • Let the tea steep for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or a tea strainer.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • The price is a little steep for the size, but it's backed by a lifetime warranty.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2023
  • After a 10-minute steep, there’s a pleasant funky-earthy smell to this organic tea, with subtle notes of gym socks.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 29 July 2021
  • This is the second East Valley school steep in football tradition that Fell is coming into.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 17 Feb. 2022
  • However, board members were uncomfortable with that steep of a rise.
    — Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
  • While Salt Lake City schools typically see a small decline in students each year as the city’s population ages, the district has not had a decrease this steep.
    — Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Nov. 2020
  • On a recent weekday morning, the trail leading to the site was open as hikers negotiated the steep in Lululemon and loud voices.
    — New York Times, 26 Feb. 2021
  • The suffering, the horrible heinous conditions, skiing hard pack on the steeps, and going really deep into places few people have ever been before.
    — Paddy O'Connell, Outside Online, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Descend via the steep (but not very scary) Orange and Black Trail.
    — Virginia M. Wright, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2021
  • Let the tea steep for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or a tea strainer.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • The price is a little steep for the size, but it's backed by a lifetime warranty.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2023
  • After a 10-minute steep, there’s a pleasant funky-earthy smell to this organic tea, with subtle notes of gym socks.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 29 July 2021
  • This is the second East Valley school steep in football tradition that Fell is coming into.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 17 Feb. 2022
  • However, board members were uncomfortable with that steep of a rise.
    — Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
  • While Salt Lake City schools typically see a small decline in students each year as the city’s population ages, the district has not had a decrease this steep.
    — Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Nov. 2020
  • On a recent weekday morning, the trail leading to the site was open as hikers negotiated the steep in Lululemon and loud voices.
    — New York Times, 26 Feb. 2021
  • The suffering, the horrible heinous conditions, skiing hard pack on the steeps, and going really deep into places few people have ever been before.
    — Paddy O'Connell, Outside Online, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Descend via the steep (but not very scary) Orange and Black Trail.
    — Virginia M. Wright, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2021
  • Let the tea steep for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or a tea strainer.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • The price is a little steep for the size, but it's backed by a lifetime warranty.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2023
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steep

3 of 3 verb
  • Steep the tea for three minutes.
  • The tea steeped for five minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and leave to steep for 6 hours.
    — Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • Place the lid on the carafe with the plunger pulled all the way up and steep for three more minutes.
    — Myo Quinn, Good Housekeeping, 14 July 2022
  • Cover the pot and set aside to steep for about 30 minutes.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 4 May 2021
  • Allow the seeds to steep for 10 minutes; strain the seeds and discard.
    — Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 22 May 2020
  • No matter how slick or steep the trail, these shoes keep their grip.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Sun tea is ideal for herbal tea and made using the heat of the sun to slowly steep the tea.
    — Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2021
  • The time needed to steep herbal tea can range from 5 minutes to up to 15 minutes.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Once boiling, remove from heat and set aside to steep for one hour.
    — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Allow to steep for 2 minutes and then remove the tea bags.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • Green tea tends to brew in around 2 to 4 minutes, while black tea may need to steep for up to 6 minutes.
    — Maria Carter, Country Living, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Bring the water to a boil and allow the herbs to steep for 10 to 15 minutes and then strain the herbs out of the tea before serving.
    — Diane Hoffmaster, Treehugger, 22 June 2023
  • Bring to a boil, turn off heat, and let chiles steep for 15 minutes to rehydrate.
    — Kim Pierce, Dallas News, 4 Sep. 2020
  • Start by toasting the threads it in a dry saucepan, then steep them in chicken or vegetable stock.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Add the hot water and ground coffee to your French press and allow to steep for 4 minutes.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2022
  • Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on the type of tea used.
    — Rory Douglas, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Then, steep the herb or flower in the hot mixture for about 20 to 30 minutes before straining.
    — Fabien Jacob, San Antonio Express-News, 5 May 2021
  • On one end was a shampoo basin, at the other a foot bath, filled with warm water steeped with Chinese herbs.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Once the mixture simmers and the sugar dissolves, turn off heat, allow the sage to steep for at least 30 minutes and strain.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Advertisement Add the tea to the mixture and allow the tea to steep/infuse the mulled wine for no more than 5 minutes.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
  • To extract their minty flavor, bruise the leaves, then steep the mint sprigs in hot water (for the cake layers) and cook them in butter (for the frosting).
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Black tea should steep for a full four minutes, Twining noted.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2020
  • Set It Off is steeped with songs about women, most often as sources of challenge and pleasure.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Allow mint to steep for 15 minutes, then remove it from the simple syrup and discard sprigs.
    — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 15 June 2020
  • Grow English chamomile, the perennial type, in your garden, then use the tiny daisy-like flowers to steep fresh or dried for tea.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 14 June 2022
  • Making French press coffee requires four minutes to steep the brew.
    — Shari Uyehara, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Mercedes and Alex were drawn to venues steeped with culture, with a connection to nature.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Its pale green color is the natural result of steeping lemon balm and hyssop in the spirit, and it’s bottled at a bracing 130 proof.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Limited edition hanami tea by Tea Forté: $35 Judges thought this tea, said to have a floral aroma and cherry flavor, was almost as cool as the matching steeping cup.
    — Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024

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