1
as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
maple sap oozed slowly from the cut in the tree and into the bucket
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2
as in to drag
to move slowly
the line more or less oozes past the body lying in state, as mourners are not allowed to pause
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Recent Examples of ooze
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that causes dry, itchy patches of skin that may crack or ooze.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
In one spot, white sweetener oozed from a pipe and formed a pile like a stalagmite on top of a tank used for blending, the employee said.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There are accounts of brown, swirling muck near the landfill, of barrels leaching amber ooze into the grasses and ground.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that causes dry, itchy patches of skin that may crack or ooze.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Immediately a beautiful brick-orange sauce seasoned with paprika, rosemary and bay leaves oozed out.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
In one spot, white sweetener oozed from a pipe and formed a pile like a stalagmite on top of a tank used for blending, the employee said.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ooze
Noun
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This traditional market, built in the 1820s with mud and palm leaves, is just a 15-minute drive from the mosque.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The short story was inspired by the ancient folkloric legend of the Golem, an anthropomorphic being usually made from clay or mud, brought to life by magical means to serve its creator.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The outdoor dining area lies under a shaded pergola dripping with bougainvillea that is begging to be used for long lunches or late-night cocktails.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a speech dripping with cynicism, Cheyenne mourns for the dying arts and the dystopian future that awaits future generations, placing the blame on everyone in the room, but specifically the man whose name has been newly added to the theater.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The officers then dragged Feliz out of his car, pulling his pants down and exposing his genitals in the process.—
Lourdes Rosado,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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On the flip side, Jamal Murray dragged the Clippers for 43 points.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet the chemicals — also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS — are not regulated in sludge fertilizer by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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No area of any economy may have more sludge than tariff classification.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Aged forty-two, Caillebotte is here a picture of bourgeois well-being and vitality, exuding masculine confidence and self-possession.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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This breathable cotton dress from Banana Republic is a great travel style during warmer months, exuding effortless elegance through its tiered skirt, classic V-neck, and easy sleeveless silhouette.—
Avery Matera,
Glamour,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Corporate executives don’t want to destroy morale; government agencies must retain reserve; and those of us in the job market – coaches, recruiters, staffers, etc. – must not let pessimism creep in.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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But a few prices are starting to creep up, most notably the graphics card.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Better yet, each of their seven studio albums was better than the previous one, culminating with 1992’s Dynamo — seeped in shoegaze guitars — and 1995’s psychedelic magnum opus Sueño Stereo, a dreamlike, hazy swan song for the ages.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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Cooks dress them in a mixture of salt, fragrant citrus, and heady white pepper that seeps into every nook.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
Verb
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When the window broke, the bear crawled out safely and returned to the woods.—
Shyla Watson,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Inspectors saw one rat crawling from the top equipment shelf in an unapproved back dry storage area onto the roof, and another rat on an electrical line behind a two-door household freezer/refrigerator in the same dry storage area.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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