1
as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
maple sap oozed slowly from the cut in the tree and into the bucket
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2
as in to drag
to move slowly
the line more or less oozes past the body lying in state, as mourners are not allowed to pause
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Recent Examples of ooze
Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
The build-up of bacteria causes fermentation and an increase in internal gas pressure, forcing sap to ooze from wounds or cracks in the bark.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Some of the league’s rival stakeholders have made such a push for clarity that speculation about Seattle’s future has oozed into the Super Bowl news cycle.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Yukon oozes quality, especially in trims like the Denali.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
The build-up of bacteria causes fermentation and an increase in internal gas pressure, forcing sap to ooze from wounds or cracks in the bark.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Melpignano, whose family also owns the award-winning Borgo Egnazia, brings the same warm energy that the Apulian resort is known for, though Castel Badia oozes a decidedly South Tyrolean vibe.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Some of the league’s rival stakeholders have made such a push for clarity that speculation about Seattle’s future has oozed into the Super Bowl news cycle.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ooze
Noun
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But scientists say the water is causing erosion along coastal bluffs, especially in the Torrey Pines area, raising the risk of rock and mud slides.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mineral-rich mud pools, thermal baths, and sulfur springs are reminders of the island's volcanic origins.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sweat dripped, pulses pounded, and for a fleeting few hours, nothing beyond the walls of (SUB)MERCER seemed to matter, offering a rare escape no one seemed ready to let go of.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Demanding papers, dragging away dissenters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Slave catchers could capture them, kidnap them and drag them back South.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Empty the filter and use a soft toothbrush to scrape any sludge from the seals.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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It’s micronized, which means the particles are smaller for better mixing and absorption (no more unappetizing sludge at the bottom of your shaker).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Both exude a level of comfortable confidence in front of the camera — like two sculptures come to life.—
Cierra Black,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The elegant contemporary interiors are not flashy, but rather exude understated luxury with subtle nautical details.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here, the gentle tide creeps back and forth as a soothing marker of the passing day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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That’s because one of the star ingredients, snow mushroom extract, boasts exceptional water retention, locking moisture into your hair, sealing the cuticle, and preventing humidity from creeping in.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While political issues didn’t appear to seep into the game, Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun was asked about his relationship with Avdija on Saturday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The blood seeps up the edges of her white skirts — that’s going to be hellish to try to get out.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Maybe the girl had crawled under a neighbor's trailer while playing hide-and-seek.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Well, there was a great deal left in me, in an agony of embarrassment looking around for that hole on the floor to crawl into.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Ooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ooze. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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