exudes

present tense third-person singular of exude
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 doll exudes holiday glam in her floor-length, bold-red dress (reading as timeless and not tacky, courtesy of a sweetheart neckline, oversized bow detail, and voluminous skirt). Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 Quince’s effortlessly cool long-sleeve top is crafted from 100-percent linen that’s naturally breathable, exceptionally durable, and exudes an understated quiet-luxury feel. Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 South of Florence, on Tuscany’s Monte Argentario peninsula, Porto Ercole exudes the same timeless glamour as the Amalfi Coast but on a much smaller scale—and sans swells of cruise ship crowds. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Erivo plays a British defense barrister who exudes enviable brilliance in navigating the ruthless and gladiatorial London courtrooms. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026 Even with the ebb and flow of its guests, the lobby, with its towering floral arrangements, red leather seating, and large arched windows, exudes a sense of calm–a point of relief in the beating heart of the city. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Everything about the palatial Southern California retreat exudes Italian grandeur and classic elegance. Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 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. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Director John Woo brings a balletic style that exudes confidence and flair, particularly in the stunning one-take hospital shootout sequence. Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
  • Use Pretreatments in Water Sunflowers are known for polluting water when excessive debris oozes from their stems.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The slightly musky, your-skin-but-better fragrance oozes an expensive, sophisticated air.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
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  • The score drips with a sinister ostinato as the rats scurry into every corner of her castle.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • One recurring image is from her first album cover, depicting her smiling face as blood drips down her forehead.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026
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  • Basically, color bleeding is when the dye of clothes seeps into the water during a wash cycles and stains other clothes in the load.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Olive oil seeps into each layer, adding a subtle fruitiness and welcome richness.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Nasser said current trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz are at a tenth of pre-conflict levels, adding that the world will continue to lose more than 100 million barrels of crude for each week the passage is closed.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • What changes when information flows in, validation flows out and nothing meaningfully challenges the assumptions that entered the system in the first place?
    Samuel Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Mortgage rates will likely remain high as inflation percolates.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 19 May 2026
  • That, in turn, depends on controlling water flow and pressure as the liquid percolates through the coffee grounds.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
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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
  • 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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