as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolate
Rumors and proposals are starting to percolate, revealing the steep incline the Nuggets face to remain a championship contender.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The distributor plans a moderate national expansion to about 375 screens (exact number still TBD) next week to let world of mouth percolate for the popular TIFF-premiering heist thriller by Daniel Roher about a piano tuner (up-and-comer Leo Woodall) who strays into safecracking.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 May 2026
An idea that had been percolating in my mind throughout the week—as gowns got larger and jewelry sparklier, yet not necessarily more compelling—came into sharp focus when the amfAR Gala took place Thursday evening.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
Acknowledging the fans Headlines surrounding fan protests at Inter Miami over the lack of acknowledgment or appreciation from players have percolated around the league this week.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The distributor plans a moderate national expansion to about 375 screens (exact number still TBD) next week to let world of mouth percolate for the popular TIFF-premiering heist thriller by Daniel Roher about a piano tuner (up-and-comer Leo Woodall) who strays into safecracking.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 May 2026
An idea that had been percolating in my mind throughout the week—as gowns got larger and jewelry sparklier, yet not necessarily more compelling—came into sharp focus when the amfAR Gala took place Thursday evening.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
Acknowledging the fans Headlines surrounding fan protests at Inter Miami over the lack of acknowledgment or appreciation from players have percolated around the league this week.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolate
Verb
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In February, Dayton shared a video of herself flipping her hair back, causing liquid to drip from her nose.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Wipe the paint brush on the edge of the rubber band to remove excess paint, which will drip into the can below.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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That allows water to seep gradually down through the top few inches of soil where plants’ roots live, lingering long enough so that roots can absorb it.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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There’s also a chance that the liquid can seep inside the device via charging ports or cracks and damage it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Still, there has been a notable shift in tone, largely flowing from Pope Francis and continuing under Leo, that embrace a warmer, more welcoming attitude toward LGBTQ communities.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Each head has its own wiper and pad for the nozzle to sit on, minimizing oozing between swaps.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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The best part, however, was that pants-and-shoe combo that oozes wealth and elegance without sacrificing comfort.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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Following a recent head-to-toe revamp, the 35-room Relais & Châteaux beauty exudes a 1950s modernist charm designed to mimic the surrounding Mediterranean seaside homes.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Director John Woo brings a balletic style that exudes confidence and flair, particularly in the stunning one-take hospital shootout sequence.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Lee audibly choked up during songs, and fans openly wept during the Peart tributes.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2026
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Petrescu looked over at Vidineac, who was weeping as the casket was lowered into the ground.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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As the final seconds bled off the clock in the third, Hudson attempted to find Mullen with a pass in front of the Medfield cage.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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My ex had arrived at work one day in 2008 to find his coworker bleeding to death outside, violence that was probably the result of a gang initiation killing, according to later information from the police.—
Chera Hammons,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Percolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolate. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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