INTERPENETRATING Synonyms: 19 Similar Words

interpenetrating

verb

present participle of interpenetrate

as in penetrating

to spread throughout with tie-dyeing, the dye does not interpenetrate the entire fabric

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Although limited in pitch, their often booming, penetrating sound served crucial roles in early human communication and culture, particularly for signaling across long distances and for ceremonies and other rituals.

— Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
Ukraine has spent years using its drone arsenal to great effect, both in its wartime front with Russian forces and in penetrating deep into Russian territory for daring aerial attacks on fuel and commercial infrastructure.

— Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

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The threat of shattered glass if the bottle breaks, the subsequent odor suffusing all the items in your carryon, liquids seeping dangerously close to electronics—none of it sounds like a good idea.

— Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
But Pete took the idea one step further, taking the organization’s iconic symbol — the star — and suffusing it with a deeper meaning.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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This isn’t the first time that Shakira has spoken out about the ongoing fear permeating the Latino community over the last couple of years.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
While strong, permeating odors may need more intensive remediation, vinegar can still refresh the space.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of permeating

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The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait.

— Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
On summer days, the sun would unexpectedly become obscured by clouds and a pervading darkness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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