Synonyms of oozed

oozed

verb

past tense of ooze

1

as in dripped

to flow forth slowly through small openings

maple sap oozed slowly from the cut in the tree and into the bucket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dripped
• exuded
• seeped
• flowed
• percolated
• wept
• bled
• sweat
• transuded
• trickled
• strained
• emanated
• dribbled
• emitted
• sprang
• gave off
• vented
• discharged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poured
• flooded
• surged
• streamed
• gushed

2

as in dragged

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

• dragged
• crawled
• crept
• shuffled
• poked
• slouched
• inched
• limped
• creaked (along)
• nosed
• snailed
• plodded
• trudged
• shambled
• tramped
• lumbered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flew
• raced
• sped
• floated
• sailed
• whizzed
• zipped
• hurried
• tore
• glided

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oozed

His talent oozed on the field, but Cecil worked to rein in Barron’s confidence. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Carruthers groaned in pain and blood oozed from puncture wounds, DeLiberato said in a news briefing. — Catherine Sweeney, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Ojomo oozed upside as a seventh-round pick in 2023 who entered the building as a 21-year-old fifth-year senior after enrolling at Texas at age 16. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Raspberry jam oozed from between the layers like sticky blood. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Papa’s voice, during a recent hour-long phone interview, oozed familiar gusto. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Evans’ confidence oozed throughout the interaction, something that stuck with Minnesota. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026

Jada oozed cool in logomania jeans and a black jacket, while Will looked suave in a short sleeve button-up and khaki pants. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 June 2026

For dessert, the almond coulant oozed its caramel-coloured ‘lava’ at my spoon’s touch. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026