seeped; seeping; seeps
1
: to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
water seeped in through a crack
2
a
: to enter or penetrate slowly
fear of nuclear war had seeped into the national consciousness—
Tip O'Neill
Tip O'Neill
b
: to become diffused or spread
a sadness seeped through his being—Agnes S. Turnbull
Agnes S. Turnbull1
a
: a spot where a fluid (such as water, oil, or gas) contained in the ground oozes slowly to the surface and often forms a pool
b
: a small spring
2
: seepage
Examples of seep in a Sentence
Verb
Blood was seeping through the bandage.
The chemicals seeped into the ground.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Instead, this antagonistic virtuoso has started letting the sticky dark feelings fueling those nightmares seep into other genres.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2025
By protecting the seafloor, scientists suggest that more cold seep environments could start to see the growth of biodiversity.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Key Takeaways Seal your tile and grout at least once a year to prevent water, soap, and dirt from seeping in and making the surface hard to clean.
Stick to gentle, non-acidic cleaners and avoid anything citrus-based or abrasive to protect both the tile surface and the sealant.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Instead, this antagonistic virtuoso has started letting the sticky dark feelings fueling those nightmares seep into other genres.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Noun
Already, in the ocean, explorers have seen hot hydrothermal vents, alkaline vents, and cold seeps.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2025
By protecting the seafloor, scientists suggest that more cold seep environments could start to see the growth of biodiversity.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Seep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seep. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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