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
If the soil is dry to the touch at a depth of two inches, slowly apply water to the plants so the water seeps into the soil.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The machine whirs to life, the smell of hot plastic slowly seeping into the air.
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Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Waterproof materials are impervious to water, providing a complete barrier, while water-resistant materials only resist water penetration to a certain degree before the water seeps through.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
That allows water to seep gradually down through the top few inches of soil where plants’ roots live, lingering long enough so that roots can absorb it.
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Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seep
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The machine whirs to life, the smell of hot plastic slowly seeping into the air.
—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Waterproof materials are impervious to water, providing a complete barrier, while water-resistant materials only resist water penetration to a certain degree before the water seeps through.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
That allows water to seep gradually down through the top few inches of soil where plants’ roots live, lingering long enough so that roots can absorb it.
—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seep
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Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.
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Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
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Although maritime traffic has been able to flow through the channel, the future of the Strait of Hormuz remains in flux.
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Shares are up 43% in the year to date as more money has flowed into regional gaming.
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The bill has been percolating in Washington for several months as a variety of interest groups duke it out over its impact on America’s AI lead.
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The company is actively exploring opportunities to expand its 48-volt mild hybrid architecture, which is likely to percolate throughout the lineup over time.
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Evans’ confidence oozed throughout the interaction, something that stuck with Minnesota.
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And the smooth, green puree oozing out from underneath the tomatoes?
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Her gigs with the Motel Swing Orchestra are celebratory affairs that exude charm, charisma and musical bonhomie.
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It is located amidst nature, with every corner exuding nativeness, and the service takes care to make the local population as well as guests feel welcome in the luxury castle.
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The losers are the automakers still leaving accessories to the dealer, where the margin quietly bleeds away.
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Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
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After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.
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In a joint confessional, Zac also wept over his tense relationship with the Plaths, especially Lydia’s brothers.
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“Seep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seep. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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