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noun

ˈüz How to pronounce ooze (audio)
Definition of oozenext
as in mud
soft wet earth our car tires sank deep in the ooze

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verb

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
Noun
Meanwhile, at the other end of the tunnel, Ruff reached a gloved hand into several inches of underwater microbial ooze. — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 Sailing’s songs tended to be cellophane-wrapped like candy; Pork Soda’s ooze together. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
Brought to life by creative director Roberto Menichetti, the lineup oozes elegant British craftsmanship, bringing Bond’s classic evening look into the modern day. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026 Igor Chernyshov, San Jose Sharks The Sharks are oozing with dynamic, skilled young forwards on the way. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ooze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ooze
  1. mud
  2. drip
  3. drag
  4. sludge
  5. exude
  6. creep
  7. seep
  8. crawl
Noun
  • Nearly a week later, her green Pontiac was found stuck in the mud off a road in rural Coolspring Township.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • For days, volunteers worked side by side, clearing debris, moving mud and trying to redirect the water to protect homes and restore access to the neighborhood.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of mud
Verb
  • Orton started to drip blood from the top of his head – that’s when Rhodes took advantage.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Her language catapults from savvy banter to wild-eyed expressionist poetry, dripping purple across the stage.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of drip
Verb
  • Multiple videos show agents smash her car window, drag her out and carry her face down by her arms and legs through the street while handcuffed.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • While the rest of Australia struggled with lockdown and tight regulations that dragged on, Queensland fared generally well, with looser rules and relatively low numbers of cases after the initial shutdowns.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of drag
Noun
  • The devolution of an image into melty sludge isn’t a new idea for book covers, but is used to great effect here.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Tanks full of radioactive sludge exposed him to at least 48 potentially hazardous chemicals.
    — Lizz Giordano, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of sludge
Verb
  • Quince’s Oversized Cashmere Sweater exudes a relaxed feel while the silk lace skirt adds a touch of shimmer that goes a long way.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The movie exudes a startling confidence, at once buoyant and grounded—the kind of assurance that can emerge when a young director’s grasp of the medium, however nascent, is in synch with his feel for his characters and their world.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of exude
Verb
  • Then, for about half a mile, the crowd crept along Milwaukee Avenue onto West Diversey, ending at the Logan Square block where Delgado was slain last week.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • As sound check ends in Atlanta, Nastanovich creeps toward the stage’s edge to survey his options for jumping off.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of creep
Verb
  • Vinegar, red pepper flakes, and a good dose of butter transform it into a sticky sauce that seeps into the nooks of each and every sprout.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Although players and coaches often talk about shutting out the outside noise, clearly some of the talk seeps into the locker room.
    — Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of seep
Verb
  • The Spurs jumped on Buzelis from the first pass of the second half, crawling up into his space and launching quick doubles that left the wing reeling for the remainder of the game.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Seeing people scratching and crawling to win life-changing money.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of crawl

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