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
Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Usually setting on by age 20, this type may bleed or ooze fluid.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Like Obama, and unlike Sanders, Mamdani oozes the vital kind of charisma that makes candidates feel relatable and trustworthy.
—Jerel Ezell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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
Usually setting on by age 20, this type may bleed or ooze fluid.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Shortly after Dante's Peak was Volcano, which wondered what would happen if lava oozed through downtown Los Angeles.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Like Obama, and unlike Sanders, Mamdani oozes the vital kind of charisma that makes candidates feel relatable and trustworthy.
—Jerel Ezell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ooze
Noun
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As the rover’s instruments confirmed, the red is iron-rich mud, the purple is iron and phosphorous, the yellow and green are iron and sulfur.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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What's exciting is that a combination of mud and organic matter has reacted to produce these minerals and these textures, Hurowitz said.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His friendships with musicians gave him direct access to the aesthetic of rock stars, from ripped denim to leather jackets dripping with attitude.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Blood drips all over her white blazer.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is not about dragging NATO into war.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After being struck from behind, he was dragged to the ground and mauled him, with other lions joined in, per Khaosod English.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the onset of the rainy season has exacerbated already deplorable conditions, transforming dust into thick sludge, flooding fragile shelters, and bringing swarms of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The standard provided improved protection for modern gasoline engines, including requirements for Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI), timing chain wear, and better piston deposit and sludge control.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His Spring/Summer ‘26 runway celebrated the modern woman who exudes sophistication, confidence, and ease.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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Constructed of limestone, bronze, and exotic woods, the home exudes old-world craftsmanship at every turn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The jobs report from July shattered the narrative that the economy of 2025 was strong, revising previous figures downward and revealing something close to an 80% collapse in hiring, even as inflation crept upwards and layoffs rolled.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Most bills still require 60 votes to creep forward, and there are no signs of that level of Senate support for so clearly defying Trump.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is where frustration seeps in.—
Richie Etwaru,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even parked cars can suffer from water damage when the rising flood hits the undercarriage or seeps through the doorways.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And to get there, visitors will have to make their way through scare zones brimming with crawling monsters and roaring chainsaws.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Insects crawled through clinical areas, and staff food was stored alongside medical supplies.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Ooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ooze. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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