EXUDE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

exude

verb

ig-ˈzüd

Definition of exude

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 Librarian Regina Andrews, known for her salons, exudes the dignified air of a beloved host, vividly describing the communal groundswell every young thinker and creative then could sense happening. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Both players are diligent with preparation and exude a toughness that coaches love. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Westview Abbey, the grand mausoleum that looms over the back of the property like a castle on a moor, holds the remains of more than 11,000 souls and exudes an air of eerie stillness. — Jim Auchmutey, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The short asymmetrical hemline and plunging off-the-shoulder neckline exuded a liberated sensuality, again at odds with palace strictures. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exude

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Orton started to drip blood from the top of his head – that’s when Rhodes took advantage.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Her language catapults from savvy banter to wild-eyed expressionist poetry, dripping purple across the stage.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of drip

Verb

These large language models have entered our lives and become ubiquitous in such a short period of time, oozing their way into banking apps, email inboxes, online shopping, Zoom calls, search engines.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
His talent oozed on the field, but Cecil worked to rein in Barron’s confidence.

— Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of ooze

Verb

Vinegar, red pepper flakes, and a good dose of butter transform it into a sticky sauce that seeps into the nooks of each and every sprout.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026
Although players and coaches often talk about shutting out the outside noise, clearly some of the talk seeps into the locker room.

— Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of seep

Verb

None of us are big drinkers, but the beauty of the surroundings inspired the good times to flow, and, well, so did the wine.

— Claudia Laroye, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The film follows those who profited from the huge sums that flowed from across Japan into the radiation clean-up of the Tohoku region.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

With her long-percolating followup LP, plaudits came from Zane Lowe, and Spotify’s international editorial team, which anointed her as one of the streaming giant’s Artists To Watch 2026.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
As detailed in work from Liu’s team published earlier this year, some of the minerals in the meteorite have been aqueously altered—a sign that liquid water once percolated through Mars’s ancient mantle and crust.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of percolate

Verb

Matt might be able to pull a similar move and establish himself as bosun — Joe Bradley, watch and weep — if Alex doesn’t get his ass up and work.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Aws’s younger sister Touline, 9, perched on the arm of a sofa where four weeping elderly women sat pressed together.

— Suheir Hashimeh, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of weep

Verb

The research published last week highlights the consequences of declining uptake, including vitamin K deficiency bleeding.

— Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
For example, such studies consider metrics like whether patients experience bleeding complications or abnormal levels of skin or tissue death called necrosis.

— Anusha Subramanian, Vox, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of bleed

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