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
The clothing reflects an elegant minimalism that exudes quiet confidence.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
In taking and making shots, Del Rio exudes confidence.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
More Korean Central News Agency Threats From Within While Kim exudes confidence from strengthening his public position, however, some point to looming internal trends that may also affect his calculus.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
With a population hovering around 10,000 and a historic downtown full of gorgeous architecture, local shops, and excellent restaurants, Washington (often affectionately referred to as Little Washington) exudes small-town charm.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
Its front features a gorgeous textured pattern that exudes sophistication.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Made with the brand’s proprietary L-Beauty Ferment, plus papaya and pineapple enzymes, the organic product exudes vine-ripe tomato freshness.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Where Alcaraz exudes a casual rawness, Sinner expresses himself more deliberately, as someone who has mastered the physics of his own body over time.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
The whole operation exudes good vibes; the sultry Recife sun is not the only source of warmth in the room.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
In taking and making shots, Del Rio exudes confidence.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
More Korean Central News Agency Threats From Within While Kim exudes confidence from strengthening his public position, however, some point to looming internal trends that may also affect his calculus.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
With a population hovering around 10,000 and a historic downtown full of gorgeous architecture, local shops, and excellent restaurants, Washington (often affectionately referred to as Little Washington) exudes small-town charm.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
Its front features a gorgeous textured pattern that exudes sophistication.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Made with the brand’s proprietary L-Beauty Ferment, plus papaya and pineapple enzymes, the organic product exudes vine-ripe tomato freshness.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Where Alcaraz exudes a casual rawness, Sinner expresses himself more deliberately, as someone who has mastered the physics of his own body over time.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
The whole operation exudes good vibes; the sultry Recife sun is not the only source of warmth in the room.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
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The restaurant is housed in a cozy 1940s church that oozes old-world charm.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Its exterior is bolder, boxier and more experimental than the compact crossovers, with a broad grille, unique, compact headlights, strong wheel arches and an upright, confident three-row silhouette — the kind of presence that oozes practical luxury.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That chemical seeps into groundwater, which can kill native amphibians like frogs and salamanders.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Simpson says to think of your home as a cooler on a hot day; if the lid isn't sealed tightly, the cool air escapes and the hot air seeps in and stays thanks to poor insulation.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Raft the Animas River Colorado’s world-famous whitewater includes the Animas River, which flows by Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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As Tetyana weeps, the soldier gently admonishes her fuss.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Exudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exudes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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