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 column exuded a decency, a level-headedness and a reverence for the rule of law as the bedrock of our freedoms … that were sheer Kyl. — Lauren Weiner, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026 These layered styles exuded rebellion and were made famous around the globe by figures like Joan Jett. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026 The structures, made of raw concrete, exuded an ostentatious form of modesty, emblematic of the town’s character. — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 The vote was a stunning loss for the crypto industry, which had exuded confidence that enough senators would vote to advance the bill. — Tanaya MacHeel,garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuded
Verb
  • As that water dripped across the shelter floor, calcium carbonate settled on anything lying around—logs, leaves, pine cones, and Neanderthal tools.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The castles are built by hand using sprayed and dripped water to form pillars, tunnels, fountains, crawl spaces and slides.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • His talent oozed on the field, but Cecil worked to rein in Barron’s confidence.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Carruthers groaned in pain and blood oozed from puncture wounds, DeLiberato said in a news briefing.
    — Catherine Sweeney, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As hot water seeped into the pores, a hydrothermal system formed.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That excess water poured over the gutter in waves, pooling under my basement window, then seeped into the sheetrock.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But that night, as the drinks flowed, Pattinson couldn’t help but riff on what an actor might do with the character.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The money allegedly flowed through a web of companies and bank accounts in Antigua, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and elsewhere.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Talk about layoffs has percolated internally since a September 18 memo by Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer Horacio Gutierrez.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • 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

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“Exuded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuded. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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