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
One monitor shows guitarist Jonny Greenwood manipulating a strange electronic device exuding tangled wires; another loops footage of a burning building.
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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
He’s almost possessed by the task at hand, exuding laser-like vision on what’s staring directly at the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
And the season’s MVP is the mustachioed Melton, whose himbo performance is defined by the palpable loneliness exuding from his muscular body.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
So was exuding pride, even behind a humble hot dog stand, which was how his great-uncle Pat got his start.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The Filipino girl group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, became the first band from the Philippines to perform at the music festival — and the Pinoy pride shone back at them, with a packed crowd whose exuberance rivaled the energy exuding from BINI onstage.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Even as the Hudson Theatre was still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise (and much theater after that) was bobbing and flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Even as the Hudson Theatre is still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise, and much theater subsequent to that, is already flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
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
He’s almost possessed by the task at hand, exuding laser-like vision on what’s staring directly at the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
And the season’s MVP is the mustachioed Melton, whose himbo performance is defined by the palpable loneliness exuding from his muscular body.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
So was exuding pride, even behind a humble hot dog stand, which was how his great-uncle Pat got his start.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The Filipino girl group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, became the first band from the Philippines to perform at the music festival — and the Pinoy pride shone back at them, with a packed crowd whose exuberance rivaled the energy exuding from BINI onstage.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Even as the Hudson Theatre was still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise (and much theater after that) was bobbing and flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Even as the Hudson Theatre is still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise, and much theater subsequent to that, is already flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuding
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The fashion is already as glittering as ever, with jury member Demi Moore, along with fellow actors Jane Fonda and Maika Monroe all arriving for opening night dripping in sequins.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Eating a cold slice of cantaloupe over a kitchen sink, its juices dripping down your forearms, is one of summer’s greatest pleasures.—
Janet McCracken,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Customers take their pick among rows of blueberry scones, red velvet cake, Dubai chocolate croissants and treats served with oozing honey combs.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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The year after that, the young Lightning made a surprise run to the Stanley Cup Final after beating a veteran-laden Detroit Red Wings team oozing with championship pedigree in the first round … in seven games.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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Customers should expect an ROI within 12 months or less after implementing the Locus Array depending on the speed of deployment and the types of SKUs flowing through the system, Peterson said.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
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As construction crews work on the final landscaping details around the 20-acre presidential center, the anticipation is seeping from the Obama Foundation's Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Mike Strautmanis.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Blotting helps pull stains up and out of the rug's surface, preventing them from seeping into the binding.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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“Exuding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuding. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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