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 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 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
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Verb
  • And if the filling oozes out, that's all part of their charm.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • Michele Ragusa oozes entitlement and displeasure as Bobby’s mom, known only as Mother.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The ground sometimes stank of the stuff, with open ponds that finally were ordered covered, with spills and seeps from wells and tanks that hinted at the long plumes of oily stuff underground.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Gas seeps out of the magma and diffuses into the atmosphere, in theory enriching it in oxygen, silicon hydride and silicon monoxide, while going the other way the magma absorbs ammonia, methane and water vapor from the atmosphere.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The canal that flows between Fort Lauderdale resident Harry Rozelle’s house and his church is so infested with bacteria that his teenage son, Cruz, was hospitalized after swimming in it three years ago.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The liquid flows into the textile and hardens, forming a secure connection.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
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
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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