exudes

verb

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 With a grassy roof that peeks above the freeway, the building's signature white, curved exterior exudes an otherworldly aura. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Sullivan exudes an air of competence and confidence that leave me encouraged. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026 And a stellar Paulson expertly exudes snide arrogance, until Sandra breaks open entirely. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 He is soon revealed to be Ye-ji’s husband, a wealthy businessman who exudes the breezy confidence that usually comes with money and privilege. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 Where to Stay Portrait Firenze Overlooking the Arno and Ponte Vecchio, this member of the Leading Hotels of the World, owned by the Ferragamo family, exudes chic residential style. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Elsewhere, Huston exudes a terrifying blankness while writing his Spinoza magnum opus paper dressed literally in a suit with an upright piano in the room, and a Chekhov’s google search of Nembutal in his browser history. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 Reincarnated as a Mandarin Oriental in 2015 and given a contemporary update, the hotel exudes opulence and glamour. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 Warm Off-White According to designer Genna Jacobs Freeman, nothing exudes quiet luxury quite like a white kitchen. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
  1. oozes
  2. drips
  3. seeps
  4. flows
  5. percolates
  6. weeps
Verb
  • Unlike the sweet sap that naturally oozes from injuries or insect holes, slime flux may smell foul or fermented.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Every word oozes an academic solicitation of trust, each oversize term is an invitation to boredom.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of oozes
Verb
  • When the lid is locked, condensation builds up and drips back into the dish, which can thin sauces and dilute seasoning.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • However, water that drips from your toothbrush can turn the inside of your toothbrush holder into the perfect environment for mold.
    — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of drips
Verb
  • What’s being said about him rarely seeps through traditional avenues.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The traditional Japanese art of repairing broken objects with golden lacquer seeps through the narrative.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of seeps
Verb
  • The beavers can't talk, and the trees can't see, and the river only flows in one direction.
    — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • While oil flows from the Middle East have risen and now top 75% of pre-war volumes, crude prices will take longer to fall, according to Gregory Brew, an energy analyst at political risk consultancy Eurasia Group.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of flows
Verb
  • 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
Definition of percolates
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
Definition of weeps

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