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
Indoors, there’s a lot to set your sights on, too, between the rustic dining room that exudes southern charm to the living room with a hanging wicker swing.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Off-road SUVs The hottest SUV these days is one that exudes ruggedness and toughness; consumers cannot get enough of these utes, even though so few actually go off-roading.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Completed in 2025 and designed in a collaboration between SHM Architects and interior designer Erin Sander, the 10,491-square-foot residence exudes thoughtful sophistication at every turn and is decked out with divine finishes.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
There’s something about an animal-print sneaker that exudes cool energy.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
An ankle-length silhouette instantly exudes fashionista energy, and the fur trim adds just the right touch of drama.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
John Lavelle exudes a perfumed whiff of modern camp in his portrayal of Orsini-Rosenberg, the fussy, backstabbing director of the Imperial Opera.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Everything about it simply exudes a calm, rustic California ease.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
This location exudes the same contemporary style the brand is known for.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Off-road SUVs The hottest SUV these days is one that exudes ruggedness and toughness; consumers cannot get enough of these utes, even though so few actually go off-roading.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Completed in 2025 and designed in a collaboration between SHM Architects and interior designer Erin Sander, the 10,491-square-foot residence exudes thoughtful sophistication at every turn and is decked out with divine finishes.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
There’s something about an animal-print sneaker that exudes cool energy.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
An ankle-length silhouette instantly exudes fashionista energy, and the fur trim adds just the right touch of drama.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
John Lavelle exudes a perfumed whiff of modern camp in his portrayal of Orsini-Rosenberg, the fussy, backstabbing director of the Imperial Opera.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Everything about it simply exudes a calm, rustic California ease.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
This location exudes the same contemporary style the brand is known for.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
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Head to Rin-Tei, a tiny and serenely spare spot at the intersection of Crystal Springs Road and El Camino in San Mateo that oozes zen.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Melpignano, whose family also owns the award-winning Borgo Egnazia, brings the same warm energy that the Apulian resort is known for, though Castel Badia oozes a decidedly South Tyrolean vibe.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In this method, hot water flows over ground coffee held in a paper or reusable filter, which then drips into a carafe or mug below.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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The melter sits over a sewer line, idling while heating the snow to thirty-eight degrees, barely above freezing, and drips the water directly into a drain.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If any water seeps out of the pot into the saucer, make sure to dump it out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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The blood seeps up the edges of her white skirts — that’s going to be hellish to try to get out.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rest flows from her marketability and brand partnerships.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, executive director of South Yuba River Citizens League, explained that flows on the lower Yuba River briefly fell following the rupture, stranding young salmon in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Dec. 2025
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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“Exudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exudes. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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