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
Everything about this watch exudes exclusivity through subtle nods to the history of the Daytona.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
This British name just exudes a sense of sophistication.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Now, with the burden of history lifted and the demons of past Masters Sundays exorcised, McIlroy exudes a freedom his past steps around this place did not enjoy.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The beloved design exudes coziness and Southern charm with a touch of nostalgia from grandma, of course, because no home of hers was complete without a touch of gingham.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Hegseth exudes contempt for the rules of war, international law and simple humanity.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Indeed, every fiber of Flagg’s on-court persona exudes a desire to win, while playing for a franchise whose best interest since at least February has been to lose for improved draft lottery odds.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Through it all, the 55-year-old former Fed governor exudes a confidence that is the antithesis of Harry Truman's paradigmatic two-handed economist — qualities that seemed to attract the president and might be essential in his effort to reform the staid Federal Reserve.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Juan Otero Limon, junior, Wilson College Preparatory Juan is a reliable student who exudes a calm confidence that deserves recognition.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
This British name just exudes a sense of sophistication.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Now, with the burden of history lifted and the demons of past Masters Sundays exorcised, McIlroy exudes a freedom his past steps around this place did not enjoy.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The beloved design exudes coziness and Southern charm with a touch of nostalgia from grandma, of course, because no home of hers was complete without a touch of gingham.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Hegseth exudes contempt for the rules of war, international law and simple humanity.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Indeed, every fiber of Flagg’s on-court persona exudes a desire to win, while playing for a franchise whose best interest since at least February has been to lose for improved draft lottery odds.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Through it all, the 55-year-old former Fed governor exudes a confidence that is the antithesis of Harry Truman's paradigmatic two-handed economist — qualities that seemed to attract the president and might be essential in his effort to reform the staid Federal Reserve.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Juan Otero Limon, junior, Wilson College Preparatory Juan is a reliable student who exudes a calm confidence that deserves recognition.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
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Amanda oozes pick-me energy, unable to build self-esteem from within, instead begging for validation through desirability, something that will always be a slippery slope for someone in a monogamous relationship.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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But Flynn also oozes sniveling self-righteousness while hotly defending and petitioning for childhood innocence (amusing hints emerge that the daughter is a somewhat lazy and dim underachiever).—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 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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Lemon and lime zest seeps directly into the base of the cake thanks to the poke cake method.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Natural seeps of oil and gas are common along rivers and valleys in many parts of the region.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s nothing fancy about a big, square screen that sits upstage of the circular playing area, but the subtlety in which the images and mood flows through the screen greatly enhance the storytelling.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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After the play-within-a-play, there’s no turning back, and the blood flows like wine or poison.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.
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