as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seep
That damaging psychic weight of insecurity and self-blame seeps into our society and politics, where polls show a stubborn and longtime trend of declining faith in a better future.
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Nino Paoli, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
One of the most potent greenhouse gas emissions has been discovered seeping out of cracks of the Antarctic seafloor, researchers announced.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Methane seeps are relatively common globally, but previously there was only one confirmed active seep in the Antarctic, said Sarah Seabrook, a report author and a marine scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, a research organization.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
When grout cracks, water seeps through the cracks to increase the levels of moisture behind the walls which leads to mold and mildew growth.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
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Nino Paoli, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
One of the most potent greenhouse gas emissions has been discovered seeping out of cracks of the Antarctic seafloor, researchers announced.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Methane seeps are relatively common globally, but previously there was only one confirmed active seep in the Antarctic, said Sarah Seabrook, a report author and a marine scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, a research organization.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
When grout cracks, water seeps through the cracks to increase the levels of moisture behind the walls which leads to mold and mildew growth.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seep
Verb
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The tissue moves around the periphery of the gastruloid before recirculating down its center — just as wine tears drip back down the side of a glass.—
Anna Demming,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kristen Scott Thomas, an actress who drips contempt with the acidity of a xenomorph’s blood, doesn’t want to waste time on Roddy’s romantic delusion.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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Officials in Charleston, South Carolina, made multiple city parking garages free while urging people in low-lying areas to move their vehicles as ocean water flowed onto land.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Global governance void whilst capital flows faster than regulation.—
Sean Evins,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The discourse around Swift and family has been percolating for a while in right-wing circles.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
7 Oct. 2025
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These are all percolating under the surface on the campuses.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He oozes confidence, doesn’t back down and showed last season that the game wasn’t too big for him.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The flan trembled on its plate, oozing a sugary puddle.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Chiefs are back, just as quickly as they were dismissed, and that’s in more than ways than post-game one-liners exuding some confidence after a convincing 30-17 win against the red-hot Lions.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The menu exudes exquisite flavors, and whether you’re seated in the living room, the galley or on the terrace, the atmosphere is that of a dear friend’s home.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That doesn’t mean Ohtani’s frustrations aren’t bleeding through.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to George, the priest later became ill with flu-like symptoms, and his hands began to bleed.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The courtroom’s gallery was crowded, with some observers weeping quietly during the brief proceeding.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The pride in Plough’s expressions and the tone of his voice was reflective of the theme that every victory is to be savored in this rough-and-tumble sport, one in which no one weeps for the wounded.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Seep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seep. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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