exuded

past tense of exude
as in dripped
to flow forth slowly through small openings a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree

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Recent Examples of exuded The 28-year-old filmmaker exuded cool-girl energy in timeless basics, going braless in a scoop-neck white tank top. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026 The tech scion initially exuded confidence that Hollywood’s biggest merger in decades was on a fast track to completion by September. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 The writing, by Estelle Hoy and Justine Gelfman, was sassy and sharp, and the narrative exuded a whimsical lewdness that cut against the production’s overall slapstick sensibility. Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 As the first officer of the Enterprise, Riker exuded confidence, swagger, and just enough cockiness to keep things interesting. Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 In support of partner Karl-Anthony Towns of the 2026 NBA championship team the New York Knicks, Woods exuded a celebratory aura in a head-to-toe gold look. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Analysts speculated that state prosecutors may have a harder time proving antitrust harm resulting from the Paramount–WBD deal, but Bonta exuded confidence at a press conference on Monday. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 Canales and the rest of the Panthers’ brass have exuded optimism about Ekwonu’s return outlook for 2026. Mike Kaye july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 D’Souza, in the signature quarter-zip of the startup tribesmen, exuded the confidence and finesse of someone long adept at raising money. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuded
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  • The whole room dripped in a deep purple hue, really leaning into its name.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Nidhi’s neighbor Payal had a cocker spaniel named Lucy, who regularly dripped spots of blood onto the driveway.
    Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • Papa’s voice, during a recent hour-long phone interview, oozed familiar gusto.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Evans’ confidence oozed throughout the interaction, something that stuck with Minnesota.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026
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  • The Denver Gazette and ProPublica reported that intoxicating hemp has seeped into Colorado’s marijuana market because the state had failed to adopt safety measures.
    Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • When a prosecutor asked why the body was so swollen, the pathologist explained that six days of life support left his blood and lymphatic fluids unable to circulate; the vessels seeped into the surrounding tissues.
    Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • For generations, Christian mission flowed primarily from Europe and North America to Africa.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • About 20 million barrels of Gulf oil flowed through the strait prior to the start of the war.
    Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Why Chelsea ceded so much possession to Brighton is more complex — and an issue that has percolated beneath the surface for most of the BlueCo era.
    Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Efforts to ban members of Congress from owning or trading individual stock have percolated for years, but have repeatedly fallen short.
    Luke Fountain,Justin Papp, CNBC, 3 July 2026

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“Exuded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuded. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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