as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree
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Recent Examples of exude
With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Here, again, Smith exuded restraint.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Set within the sprawling Canouan Estate—which also includes the Mandarin Oriental and Canouan Estate Resort & Villas—the 40-room property exudes tropical flair, with an easy beach-club energy and Soho House’s characteristically fashionable crowd.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Here, again, Smith exuded restraint.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Set within the sprawling Canouan Estate—which also includes the Mandarin Oriental and Canouan Estate Resort & Villas—the 40-room property exudes tropical flair, with an easy beach-club energy and Soho House’s characteristically fashionable crowd.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exude
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Jessica Chastain wore a custom Cucinelli gown dripping in diamond accents and talked shop with DuVernay.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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As fog passes through, tiny droplets cling to the mesh, combine and drip into gutters that funnel the water into storage tanks.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Not to be outdone, television stars like Selena Gomez, Jenna Ortega, and Carrie Coon also brought plenty of drama in gowns that oozed razzle and dazzle.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The criminal complaint said the 19-year-old woman suffered severe, oozing burns to her face, arms and torso.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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Even with proper setup, moisture can still seep under gym flooring over time.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a perfect world, your personal life wouldn’t seep into your job, but also, a perfect world seems boring.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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The tasteful updates that complement the open, flowing floor plan with tis ample natural light.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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The common spaces flow into the pad’s three ensuite bedrooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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But why on earth does the topic of trading Nico Hoerner keep percolating?—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tisdale French's rep is shooting down the theories percolating online.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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Artemis then returned to the slain Orion and wept over him for hours and hours.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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On Friday, relatives wept over the bodies of a 16-year-old girl and her two nephews who were killed in their tent in southern Gaza.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The allegation centers on a video interview, circulated widely online, in which an unidentified Venezuelan guard describes an overwhelming force that left him and others bleeding, disoriented, and unable to move.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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After exiting his vehicle, an unknown male assailant punched him in the nose, which left him bleeding, before running away.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exude. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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