exuding

verb

present participle of exude
as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree

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Recent Examples of exuding Their collection confidently showcases sleek party dresses with an ’80s flair, exuding valor and playfulness. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 Now Belafonte is holding Carson’s microphone himself, exuding gravitas and glamour. — Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026 It is located amidst nature, with every corner exuding nativeness, and the service takes care to make the local population as well as guests feel welcome in the luxury castle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Vans noted that the campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Victor Wembanyama typically knows exactly what to say, exuding wisdom well beyond his 22 years. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 That now looks to be a bargain, with Lammens exuding a calmness in goal that has been absent for the last few seasons for United. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026 One monitor shows guitarist Jonny Greenwood manipulating a strange electronic device exuding tangled wires; another loops footage of a burning building. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 12 May 2026 During a 1983 trip to Monte Carlo, Shields took a ride in a convertible while exuding '80s glam. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuding
  1. dripping
  2. oozing
  3. flowing
  4. seeping
Verb
  • Frequent zoom-ins shown on screens showed sweat dripping down his face, and his hair resembled something similar to a mad scientist after an experiment blows up in their face.
    — Joseph Hernandez August 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dripping
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  • Built in the mid-1800s, this historic home is oozing with charm.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The sight of a dough puffing, cheese oozing out its side, becoming browned and crispy…who cannot be swayed?
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of oozing
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  • Despite threats of a blockade of the Red Sea’s Bab-al-Mandeb strait from Iran’s Houthi allies, ship traffic has been flowing at a close-to-normal clip through that waterway in recent weeks.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere is an exercise room, an art studio, and an office suite with its own entrance, as well as a primary suite boasting a walk-in closet and a luxe bath flowing out to a serene meditation garden with a hot tub.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowing
Verb
  • City officials have stated the water is safe and that the yellow tint is caused by natural organic matter seeping into the aquifer.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • No one wants their buffalo chicken dip seeping into their spinach dip.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeping

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