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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ooze
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Aside from character cards for Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo, this set could have an entire mechanic based around the ooze.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
Located on the Mississippi Blues Trail, Grenada has a historic downtown that oozes old-school Southern charm.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ooze
Noun
Indeed, sometimes following this treatment, the plant will send out a slimy ooze from the cut stump — all to the glee of the observing gardener.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Aside from character cards for Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo, this set could have an entire mechanic based around the ooze.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Park oozes with an old guy’s perception of what charm should be but comes off more like a slightly sleazy Mediterranean oligarch wearing too much shiny gold jewelry.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
Located on the Mississippi Blues Trail, Grenada has a historic downtown that oozes old-school Southern charm.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ooze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ooze
Noun
-
The Star reported that three downpours turned the area near the stage into a mess in 2014, when mud-slinging left many attendees covered in goop.—
Dan Kelly
October 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
-
While clearing mud out of the car, a volunteer — who was assisting with the cleanup and recovery process — discovered an old Bible inside the Mercedes.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
-
Guests can spruce up a classic latte, americano or drip coffee with the housemade syrups — vanilla, caramel, mocha, honey lavender or a rotation of seasonal flavors.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
With marker John McGinn behind him, the midfielder attempted to drag the ball back and evade the challenge.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
-
If the shutdown drags on for more than a few days, a report on inflation scheduled for mid-October could also be delayed.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
And at least one section became known for the bubbles produced by toxic sludge on its floor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
-
The Little Calumet, just blocks from where Steagall used to live, had shores like quicksand from all the toxic sludge and the Grand Calumet River was one of the most polluted bodies of water emptying into Lake Michigan.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
That truth exuded from every word Browning spoke into the microphone.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
-
Matthew McConaughey is the kind of guy who seems to exude cool under fire.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Signs of fall are finally beginning to creep in.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
-
Alabama and Ole Miss vaulted into the club with big wins, while Texas A&M crept into minus-odds territory with a home win against Auburn.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Everything seeps out onto the streets.—
Aaina Bhargava,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
-
These negative sentiments then flow downstream into college campuses and even seep into the conservative MAGA community.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Textured toys overhead amuse babies on their backs while musical toys entertain during tummy time and when learning to crawl.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Teams have for days meticulously tunneled under the rubble, crawling on their hands and knees searching for signs of life, knowing the unstable structure could again buckle upon them.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ooze. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share