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
D’Souza, in the signature quarter-zip of the startup tribesmen, exuded the confidence and finesse of someone long adept at raising money.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Known as a charismatic executive who exuded warmth and had a sparkle in his eyes, Critchell spent his career building some of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 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
Freeman remembered Cox, who died Saturday at age 84, as more of an impactful leader who exuded loyalty than as a baseball strategist.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Nia Long exuded timeless elegance for her Met Gala debut, stepping onto the carpet in her signature natural glam.
—Essence, 6 May 2026
The elder Taylor exuded the easy-going charm of a music legend who is free of any airs or affectations.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Hillary Clinton all exuded emotional sensitivity during their stints in the White House.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Known as a charismatic executive who exuded warmth and had a sparkle in his eyes, Critchell spent his career building some of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 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
Freeman remembered Cox, who died Saturday at age 84, as more of an impactful leader who exuded loyalty than as a baseball strategist.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Nia Long exuded timeless elegance for her Met Gala debut, stepping onto the carpet in her signature natural glam.
—Essence, 6 May 2026
The elder Taylor exuded the easy-going charm of a music legend who is free of any airs or affectations.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Hillary Clinton all exuded emotional sensitivity during their stints in the White House.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuded
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The dress’s mermaid-esque skirt dripped in feathers all the way down.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Also featured on the summer menu will be a new Unicorn Cake Pop, featuring vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles, dripped in white chocolate icing and decorated with a unicorn face.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Every bucket, every rebound, every screen oozed difficulty, as if each player was covered in sludge.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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For 87 days as workers struggled to cap the spill, more than three million barrels of oil oozed into the ocean.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Graffiti from the 1940s and 1950s, however, indicates that students had long left their mark on someone else’s house, but the secret held among the youth never seeped into adult consciousness until the Romans took to the streets.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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She would have been floored by the casualness that has seeped into society today, from wearing pajamas on flights to sweatpants to dinner.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Canapés and beverages flowed in abundance.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The streams occasionally flowed together in a single, mighty river.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Verb
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SUVs and pickups make up the majority of new registrations, but the shift hasn’t fully percolated through the state’s fleet because Americans tend to hold on to their vehicles for more than a decade.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Lookman eventually got his move to Atletico Madrid in January and, frankly, ever since Atalanta lost the Coppa Italia semi-final and their slim chances of a top-four finish evaporated, the feeling Ederson might follow percolated anew.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Exuded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuded. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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