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
The French have an innate ability to look impossibly put-together while still exuding an air of nonchalance.
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Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Everyone else was exuding joy, and I was expected to join in—or at least pretend convincingly.
—Rebecca Soffer, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
More unusual, my ungovernable whirlwind of a two-year-old looks pleased as punch, smiling docilely for the camera and exuding the joy that comes from feeling loved and safe.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Privately, Ellison is exuding the kind of confidence that comes from having tens of billions in cash.
—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
Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Everyone else was exuding joy, and I was expected to join in—or at least pretend convincingly.
—Rebecca Soffer, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
More unusual, my ungovernable whirlwind of a two-year-old looks pleased as punch, smiling docilely for the camera and exuding the joy that comes from feeling loved and safe.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Privately, Ellison is exuding the kind of confidence that comes from having tens of billions in cash.
—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
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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The criminal complaint said the 19-year-old woman suffered severe, oozing burns to her face, arms and torso.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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The hotel's interiors pay respect to Fredericksburg's German roots while still oozing a fresh and modern aesthetic.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 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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The barrier technology incorporated into the design also prevents any spills on your rugs from seeping through to the floor underneath.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The amounts are small, but experts say the findings indicate wastewater from a nearby treatment plant is somehow seeping back to the canyon and the Colorado River, a major water source for plants, animals, and humans in the region.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Exuding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuding. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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