exuded

verb

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 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 The video exuded the elation of Covid response skeptics at long last grabbing the reins of power. — Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026 Year after year, Williams English has exuded nothing but confidence and powerful energy from the start. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuded
  1. dripped
  2. oozed
  3. seeped
  4. flowed
  5. percolated
Verb
  • Present subtext dripped from his words of the past, as the city of Denver hopes Payton has found a next great one, two decades later.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
  • After pounding his drive down the final fairway, Fox hit his approach to just inside 12 feet and then dripped his birdie putt into the edge of the cup to win the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
    — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of dripped
Verb
  • Evans’ confidence oozed throughout the interaction, something that stuck with Minnesota.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026
  • Jada oozed cool in logomania jeans and a black jacket, while Will looked suave in a short sleeve button-up and khaki pants.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Definition of oozed
Verb
  • The painting was not damaged as a result of the action, but the floor of the gallery required repair after paint seeped down.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Here's a reality check The lore of the wilderness has seeped into many different facets of modern life.
    — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
Definition of seeped
Verb
  • After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The park itself wasn’t crowded during USA TODAY’s visit on July 30, but a steady stream of guests flowed through the front entrance, stopping only for security since there were no admission fees.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowed
Verb
  • 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
  • Other records from the district and the state describe how most of the water percolated into the ground, evaporated into hot, dry air, or drained off fields into scrubland and desert.
    — Emily Cureton Cook, ProPublica, 26 June 2026
Definition of percolated

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