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
Learning to Engage McMillon has an almost professorial air that’s articulate, polite and exudes competence — but his skill set was honed by long years of experience.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Hamid, a religious Muslim, also exudes a spirituality that stands in contrast to many of his peers.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
As Maneesh, the doe-eyed Disney Channel alum Karan Brar exudes depressed decency but never quite taps into the messy turmoil that might complicate the coder’s choices.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
In a similar vein, Byredo’s Animalique exudes an equally alluring vibe that’s slightly funkier and more carnal.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
San Francisco Proper Hotel exudes Old World charm and modern flair.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The interior exudes that timeless Italian style, thanks to a muted color palette and high-end materials like marble.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Fahsyee Faux Leather Skirt A pencil skirt exudes instant polish, but for a look that feels more evening-ready, go shorter with a style like this faux leather version from Fahsyee.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Hamid, a religious Muslim, also exudes a spirituality that stands in contrast to many of his peers.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
As Maneesh, the doe-eyed Disney Channel alum Karan Brar exudes depressed decency but never quite taps into the messy turmoil that might complicate the coder’s choices.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
In a similar vein, Byredo’s Animalique exudes an equally alluring vibe that’s slightly funkier and more carnal.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
San Francisco Proper Hotel exudes Old World charm and modern flair.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The interior exudes that timeless Italian style, thanks to a muted color palette and high-end materials like marble.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Fahsyee Faux Leather Skirt A pencil skirt exudes instant polish, but for a look that feels more evening-ready, go shorter with a style like this faux leather version from Fahsyee.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
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Jupiter’s interior gases are constantly being gravitationally compressed, which produces heat that oozes out of the planet.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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Old Town Albuquerque With its narrow, winding streets and adobe architecture, Old Town Albuquerque oozes small-town charm.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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That last line drips with disdain and is incredibly effective.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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If the Canucks can make this losing count over the next few years and assemble a critical mass of talent with the sort of character and skill that drips off this young Canadiens side, then the organization has a chance to build something magical.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Moisture that seeps into porous materials like fabrics, wicker, and wood freezes and expands, causing cracking and splitting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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This began in the 1910s, mainly in the Lake Maracaibo area, and then spread to the east in the Monagas Basin, south of Caracas, where surface seeps of oil occurred.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Capital flows into Africa have slowed drastically after some seismic shifts.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tucked on a hillside in the Rustic Canyon neighborhood, the house floats above a natural spring that flows through the property, resting on six concrete columns sunk 30 feet into the ground.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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In her new Disney+ documentary, The End of an Era, Taylor Swift weeps while reflecting on violent attacks and threats made against her fans during the Eras Tour.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Exudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exudes. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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