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
Privately, Ellison is exuding the kind of confidence that comes from having tens of billions in cash.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
As our gracious host Laura Brown welcomed me and outlined the evening ahead, guests began to arrive, each one exuding their own expression of luxury and cultural pride.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
One-pan cooking ensures that each ingredient mingles in a happy jumble during the baking process, sharing their spices and aromas, exuding their juices and uniting in a flavorful meal.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs are back, just as quickly as they were dismissed, and that’s in more than ways than post-game one-liners exuding some confidence after a convincing 30-17 win against the red-hot Lions.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Republicans are outwardly exuding confidence that the approach will not find traction, reminding the public that Democrats have forced a shutdown.
—Amanda Seitz, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Even though his birthday falls during that period, Marshall has a softer sentiment and energy, exuding primary Pisces qualities.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The English song is inspired by ‘90s boom bap hip-hop, exuding the singer’s self-assurance, autonomy, and fearless nature.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Both have an upright posture and a magnetic charisma, exuding a dignity that would be ripped away and then reclaimed over and over again in their films.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
As our gracious host Laura Brown welcomed me and outlined the evening ahead, guests began to arrive, each one exuding their own expression of luxury and cultural pride.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
One-pan cooking ensures that each ingredient mingles in a happy jumble during the baking process, sharing their spices and aromas, exuding their juices and uniting in a flavorful meal.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs are back, just as quickly as they were dismissed, and that’s in more than ways than post-game one-liners exuding some confidence after a convincing 30-17 win against the red-hot Lions.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Republicans are outwardly exuding confidence that the approach will not find traction, reminding the public that Democrats have forced a shutdown.
—Amanda Seitz, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Even though his birthday falls during that period, Marshall has a softer sentiment and energy, exuding primary Pisces qualities.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The English song is inspired by ‘90s boom bap hip-hop, exuding the singer’s self-assurance, autonomy, and fearless nature.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Both have an upright posture and a magnetic charisma, exuding a dignity that would be ripped away and then reclaimed over and over again in their films.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuding
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Jessica Chastain wore a custom Cucinelli gown dripping in diamond accents and talked shop with DuVernay.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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However things turn out next month, Bowe’s 38th birthday will coincide with another passage in her life, one dripping with anticipation and, perhaps, a dose of poignancy.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gummosis Gummy sap oozing from the trunk and branches is common in peaches, plums, and other fruit trees.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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The flan trembled on its plate, oozing a sugary puddle.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pennies could start flowing again, perhaps easing a shortage in some markets, after the Federal Reserve announced an upcoming shift in the distribution system of old 1-cent coins.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Now more diners are flowing through, gazing at the handwritten menu on the wall affixed with neat strips of orange tape, or calling ahead.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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In times of uncertainty, stress can feel overwhelming, seeping into every aspect of our lives—from our physical health to our mental clarity and emotional stability.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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Generative artificial intelligence is seeping deeper into our cultural fabric by the day.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Exuding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuding. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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