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
But this colorful Mac is likely to be a success with college students on a budget and other consumers who want a device that exudes quality beyond its price.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Their wide cut, the loose leg, the waist-defining rise, and the purposefully falling hemline all work together to create a silhouette that exudes confidence.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
The teak shade exudes quiet luxury, though there are plenty of gorgeous hues to choose from.
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Its layered design exudes an inimitable, effortlessly luxurious cool, where classic and contemporary intertwine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Johnson, undaunted by the pressure, exudes confidence in his squad's readiness for the challenges ahead.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Their wide cut, the loose leg, the waist-defining rise, and the purposefully falling hemline all work together to create a silhouette that exudes confidence.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
The teak shade exudes quiet luxury, though there are plenty of gorgeous hues to choose from.
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Its layered design exudes an inimitable, effortlessly luxurious cool, where classic and contemporary intertwine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Johnson, undaunted by the pressure, exudes confidence in his squad's readiness for the challenges ahead.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
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Inside, the vibe oozes understated cool in neutral shades of cream made interesting by pops of color and quirky art—a gold toilet sculpture here, a squiggly wall there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The suppurating contempt Sheridan feels for the Big Apple oozes its way through much of the series, its condescending pus infecting stunning vistas, swelling musical compositions and at least one award-worthy performance, courtesy of Michelle Pfeiffer.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Love drips off every auto-focus shot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Before the expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps — places on the ocean floor where gases and fluids leak from below the seafloor.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Nankai Trough is one of Japan’s most geologically active deep-sea regions, but before this expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Almost a third of global container shipping flows through the Suez Canal.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
13 Mar. 2026
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In a league of her own Adelson’s political money flows overwhelmingly to Republicans.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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