OOZES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

oozes

verb

present tense third-person singular of ooze

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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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 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 Unlike the sweet sap that naturally oozes from injuries or insect holes, slime flux may smell foul or fermented. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026 Every word oozes an academic solicitation of trust, each oversize term is an invitation to boredom. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Use Pretreatments in Water Sunflowers are known for polluting water when excessive debris oozes from their stems. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 The slightly musky, your-skin-but-better fragrance oozes an expensive, sophisticated air. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026 And if the filling oozes out, that's all part of their charm. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 Michele Ragusa oozes entitlement and displeasure as Bobby’s mom, known only as Mother. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 That confidence — and the apparent embrace of both her Chinese and American cultural identities — oozes through one particular family photograph. — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026

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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 exudes

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China’s crude oil imports have begun to climb again, leaving its economy exposed to high energy prices if the conflict drags on.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026
As the Yemen war drags on, Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt are among the countries entering the fray with defensive support to Saudi Arabia.

— Aya Batrawy, NPR, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of drags

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Delicate glass vessels suspended by metal and connected by pipes gather condensation that drips into a pool of fetid water.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Other new treatments that support guests on their personalised journeys include IV Therapy, with IV drips to enhance health and performance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of drips

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There’s also a less than 10% chance of showers, if one of the hurricanes crawls farther up the coast, according to Wofford.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Hairy-nosed wombat births are hard to spot, as after about a 30-day pregnancy, the joey crawls into its mother’s pouch.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

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The smoke seeps deep into the meat and lingers on the skin, with a crackly brown surface punchy with cinnamon, allspice, ginger and thyme.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Amenities and experiences Dublin’s literary heritage, inspired by the likes of Oscar Wilde, seeps through the walls of The Wilder Townhouse and is reflected in thoughtful details throughout the entire experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeps

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Using subtle lighting changes, the show shuffles three eras—the days after Oscar disappeared, one year later, and seven years later—to capture the muddle of trauma.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2026
Senate Enrolled Act 1, signed into law in 2025, shuffles the deck on local government finance under the guise of property tax reform.

— Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of shuffles

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