1
as in exudes
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 drags
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 oozes
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.
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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
McMillan, the rookie Carolina Panthers wide receiver, oozes with potential.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Its exterior is bolder, boxier and more experimental than the compact crossovers, with a broad grille, unique, compact headlights, strong wheel arches and an upright, confident three-row silhouette — the kind of presence that oozes practical luxury.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
And as the secretive Jack, Travis Van Winkle oozes oily, sexist insincerity.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 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
Cut them open with a fork and knife, beet juice mixture oozes out of the mushrooms.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
And the confidence oozes with every flip of their flowing tresses.
—Dana Oliver, Essence, 31 July 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
McMillan, the rookie Carolina Panthers wide receiver, oozes with potential.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Its exterior is bolder, boxier and more experimental than the compact crossovers, with a broad grille, unique, compact headlights, strong wheel arches and an upright, confident three-row silhouette — the kind of presence that oozes practical luxury.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
And as the secretive Jack, Travis Van Winkle oozes oily, sexist insincerity.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 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
Cut them open with a fork and knife, beet juice mixture oozes out of the mushrooms.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
And the confidence oozes with every flip of their flowing tresses.
—Dana Oliver, Essence, 31 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oozes
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Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O, featuring saxophonist Jeff Lederer, exudes enough joyous holiday spirit to illuminate any setting.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Way to Celebrate Stacked Yarn Pumpkins Tabletop Decor Designed with soft, ribbed yarn and quintessential seasonal colors, this darling tabletop decor exudes everything warm and cozy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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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
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In a letter to agencies last week, the budget office instructed them to prepare for possible layoffs if the impasse drags on.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Arisu crawls onto a mound of rubble for momentary relief, and is met with an angry Banda.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Gameplay begins as the player crawls from the wreckage.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everything seeps out onto the streets.—
Aaina Bhargava,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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As artificial intelligence seeps into daily life, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education aims to incorporate the emerging technologies into the classroom, but with caution.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Japanese influence creeps in again with a matcha white chocolate chip cookie.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Employees notice the waves of shiny experiments that come and go (with no momentum), and cynicism creeps in.—
Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Because global air travel shuffles millions of people around the world daily, an outbreak of a very contagious disease anywhere can become a threat everywhere.—
Amy E. Stambach,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Oozes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oozes. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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