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 JPMorgan tries to exude an aggressively nonpartisan and apolitical attitude even as the financial sector’s approach to climate has become a lightning rod in Washington and in statehouses around the country. Justin Worland, Time, 23 Sep. 2025 The subterranean spa, enveloped in a neutral stone, exudes a tranquil, cavern-like atmosphere, while Little Monogram—a playful, interactive space complete with a ball pit—was expressly created for children under seven. Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025 This ruffle maxi dress still exudes a breezy summer feel but is elegant enough to wear to a wedding in the French countryside or evening out in Paris with knee-high boots and a leather or denim jacket. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025 Amherst, Massachusetts A college town with a laidback vibe, Amherst exudes autumnal charm in the heart of western Massachusetts. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exude
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  • That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Guests can spruce up a classic latte, americano or drip coffee with the housemade syrups — vanilla, caramel, mocha, honey lavender or a rotation of seasonal flavors.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • The third of four, on Saturday against Pumas, was an audacious, confidence-oozing chip over legendary goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Popping hues from red to sapphire blue evoked the boldness of the decade, while cream and navy shades oozed French Riviera retro allure.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Everything seeps out onto the streets.
    Aaina Bhargava, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
  • These negative sentiments then flow downstream into college campuses and even seep into the conservative MAGA community.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Indeed, the answer to the question Alan Sparks raised about what happens to all of the money flowing through the county government is one that even local authorities are unable, or unwilling, to answer.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Here, the local world flows straight into your own private escape, creating an unrivaled, unforgettable vacation experience.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the album progresses, Larsson jumps between the more sweet and sour emotions that percolate in the heat.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Nothing came of it then but the idea percolated in the lawyers’ minds.
    Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • So only one overwhelmed person at a time was allowed to weep when daily frustrations piled up, like barely being able to keep up with a busy lunch crowd or when the aluminum on the bottom of the pan burned and ruined the custard, forcing them to throw it away and waste dozens of eggs.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The unique human capacity to weep may have evolved to strengthen social bonds and generate common knowledge regarding our inner states.
    Big Think, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • This psychological horror where nightmare bleeds into reality paints a visceral portrait of motherhood in our time.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Most of the houses are passed down from grandparents to parents to kids who bleed the Rhode Island shoreline.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exude. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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