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
Pressure washing can strip the asphalt coating from shingles, while the water will seep right into any leaks or holes hiding underneath.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
And then, the stock index continued its upward march as inflation and other indicators showed that Trump’s tariff war hadn’t yet seeped through the economy.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The same contaminants that are fouling the lagoon are seeping into Florida’s drinking water supply.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Their interior walls were lined with clay to insulate them and prevent water from seeping inside during bad weather.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
And then, the stock index continued its upward march as inflation and other indicators showed that Trump’s tariff war hadn’t yet seeped through the economy.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The same contaminants that are fouling the lagoon are seeping into Florida’s drinking water supply.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Their interior walls were lined with clay to insulate them and prevent water from seeping inside during bad weather.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seep
Verb
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This way, your brush can drip dry into your toilet.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Alternative to drip irrigation: If drip irrigation isn’t an option, use a soaker hose, which releases water slowly along its length, allowing for deeper water penetration and less waste.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Words of praise flowed over the gathering as she was honored for service and dedication to her congregation and her community.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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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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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Sunflowers are known for polluting water when excessive debris oozes from their stems.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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When the tattoo artist was finished and wiped the tattoo down — a common practice, as tattoos can ooze blood and ink — Washburn said the tattoo leaked more than what’s usually expected.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Netanyahu exudes preternatural confidence in his powers of manipulation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Isla died after the healthy, viable fetus in the 22nd week of gestation had no oxygen when the placenta tore and bled as a result of the crash, according to the suit.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
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It was emptied of us and, therefore, full of dunes and demons, bogs and bleeding trees.—
Devon Walker-Figueroa,
The New York Review of Books,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Teny Geragos, one of his lawyers, wept and wiped away tears with a tissue.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
2 July 2025
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Talk about a plate-spinning act that would make even a Cirque du Soleil performer weep.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Seep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seep. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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