as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree
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Recent Examples of exude
In 2025, lively character animations shouldn’t be that impressive, but from the driver select screen to mid-race gameplay, each of the racers exude an infectious charisma.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Wilson, of course, already exudes the puppylike enthusiasm and air of melancholy that make Pryce so compelling, with or without such a literal-minded origin story.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 June 2025
The shoes exude a nostalgic retro vibe, yet also look modern and almost futuristic.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 26 May 2025
Yeo suggests pairing this sage green with creamy off-whites and brushed brass accents for a space that exudes warmth, or layering it with white marble countertops or flooring for striking contrast that adds a touch of luxury.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Wilson, of course, already exudes the puppylike enthusiasm and air of melancholy that make Pryce so compelling, with or without such a literal-minded origin story.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 June 2025
The shoes exude a nostalgic retro vibe, yet also look modern and almost futuristic.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 26 May 2025
Yeo suggests pairing this sage green with creamy off-whites and brushed brass accents for a space that exudes warmth, or layering it with white marble countertops or flooring for striking contrast that adds a touch of luxury.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exude
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But a special energy crackles in the grandstands when a hitter who drips with danger steps to the plate.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The liquid caught on his glasses and dripped into his eyes.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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From the deep soaking tub to the double sinks and amenities such as the aromatic Amouage soap, the suite oozed with comfort and sophistication. Food and Drink With eight on-site restaurants and lounges, the Chedi has an abundance of fine-dining options.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Desperate good Samaritans tried their best to staunch the blood seeping out of the bullet wounds to the man’s chest following the confrontation on Marcy Ave. near Park Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Drops in water pressure can sometimes allow pollutants to seep into the water supply.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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The tears of relief flowed as Ivanisevic climbed up the stadium to embrace his father.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The case is likely to join a string of recent rulings from the Supreme Court's conservative majority that have unraveled campaign finance limits as violations of the First Amendment, allowing more money to flow into politics.—
June 30,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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Concerns have percolated out to consumers, which can be seen in various ways.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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At the same time, prolonged drought and rising temperatures have sapped river flows and decreased the amount of water percolating underground and recharging aquifers.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The Padres-specific fits are so enticing, some locals might weep.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Another piece reveals the face of a weeping woman, depicted with a hairstyle characteristic of the Flavian period, which dated from A.D. 69-96.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Representing that camp was Vallée Duhamel's Fragments of Nowhere, which visually explored the notion of multiple dimensions bleeding into one another.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
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Haefner was found bleeding profusely from two gunshot wounds and did not survive his injuries.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exude. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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