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 Couple sufficient performance with a premium chassis that exudes quality, and that’s a winning formula for large parts of the market. Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Once a jewelry store and later the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Riviera is a striking art deco space that exudes old-school glamour. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 This one exudes the simple, classic quality that makes the style so popular —even Kate Hudson and Meghan Markle are fans of the look. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 15 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 The back yard, casually unkempt and shaded by tall trees, exudes natural splendor. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026 Crisp white, etched with a delicate blue bloom print, exudes summer vibes. Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 12 June 2026 Between the light bar and the happy, gentle status noises that come from the internal speakers, the Sparkx i7 exudes a friendly feel. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026 This invite-only event is chaired by Sandra Button, who exudes a very serious air about it all — for good reason. Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
  • That confidence — and the apparent embrace of both her Chinese and American cultural identities — oozes through one particular family photograph.
    Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • The best part, however, was that pants-and-shoe combo that oozes wealth and elegance without sacrificing comfort.
    Eva Thomas, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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  • Slime literally drips off them, and there can be an inch or more of slime in the bottom of your cooler.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Not in a dangerous way, but as blood moves through your smallest vessels, some of the fluid seeps out into surrounding tissue.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
  • The boisterousness seeps away, replaced by a surprising vulnerability.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • To balance the market next year, flows through the strait need only recover to 65% of their pre-conflict level.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 30 June 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
Verb
  • 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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