as in oozes
to flow forth slowly through small openings
a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree
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Recent Examples of exudes
Following a recent head-to-toe revamp, the 35-room Relais & Châteaux beauty exudes a 1950s modernist charm designed to mimic the surrounding Mediterranean seaside homes.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Director John Woo brings a balletic style that exudes confidence and flair, particularly in the stunning one-take hospital shootout sequence.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The back yard, casually unkempt and shaded by tall trees, exudes natural splendor.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Crisp white, etched with a delicate blue bloom print, exudes summer vibes.
—Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Between the light bar and the happy, gentle status noises that come from the internal speakers, the Sparkx i7 exudes a friendly feel.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
This one exudes Parisian vibes and looks especially elegant thanks to its boat neckline — a clever detail that draws the eye up to your face.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
This invite-only event is chaired by Sandra Button, who exudes a very serious air about it all — for good reason.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Just as each star sign has its own unique characteristics, every architectural style embodies different traits, supports a certain lifestyle, and exudes a particular feeling.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Director John Woo brings a balletic style that exudes confidence and flair, particularly in the stunning one-take hospital shootout sequence.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The back yard, casually unkempt and shaded by tall trees, exudes natural splendor.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Crisp white, etched with a delicate blue bloom print, exudes summer vibes.
—Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Between the light bar and the happy, gentle status noises that come from the internal speakers, the Sparkx i7 exudes a friendly feel.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
This one exudes Parisian vibes and looks especially elegant thanks to its boat neckline — a clever detail that draws the eye up to your face.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
This invite-only event is chaired by Sandra Button, who exudes a very serious air about it all — for good reason.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Just as each star sign has its own unique characteristics, every architectural style embodies different traits, supports a certain lifestyle, and exudes a particular feeling.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
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That confidence — and the apparent embrace of both her Chinese and American cultural identities — oozes through one particular family photograph.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The best part, however, was that pants-and-shoe combo that oozes wealth and elegance without sacrificing comfort.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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The beauty of Wembanyama’s performance lies not in the skill displayed, which still drips with novelty because of his height.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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More often, the technosphere seeps into your room, your eyes, your mind, with deadly results.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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If the soil is dry to the touch at a depth of two inches, slowly apply water to the plants so the water seeps into the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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Oil futures have dropped and gas prices have eased on optimism that flows through the Strait of Hormuz will pick up now that the US-Iran agreement has been signed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Goldman Sachs cut its oil price forecast Tuesday, projecting Brent to average $80 in late 2026 and $75 in 2027, citing a faster-than-expected recovery in Persian Gulf crude flows.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Mortgage rates will likely remain high as inflation percolates.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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That, in turn, depends on controlling water flow and pressure as the liquid percolates through the coffee grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Swiss skier Melanie Meillard weeps in the arms of her teammate Janine Schmitt after missing a turn on her slalom run Women’s Team Combined Slalom.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cannon weeps into an expansive white space that only she and Trish inhabit.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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