OOZING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

oozing

verb

present participle of ooze

as in dripping

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 crawling

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 oozing Linen pants, especially in a versatile oatmeal hue like Oprah’s, are wealth-oozing. — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 1 July 2026 The nation is oozing with patriotism and ready to ride this wave all the way to the World Cup Final, but the road just got a little tougher after Belgium’s big win on Friday. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 And the smooth, green puree oozing out from underneath the tomatoes? — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Squeezed juices are oozing out, right? — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 Each head has its own wiper and pad for the nozzle to sit on, minimizing oozing between swaps. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026 Since around 2020, a giant magma chamber has swelled under the Reykjanes Peninsula, the onshore limb of the Reykjanes Ridge, triggering earthquakes and sending lava oozing into the streets. — Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026 Despite the heavy circumstances surrounding his character, Harbour shared that the light and relaxation oozing out of his child colleagues made for an unforgettable experience. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026 Customers take their pick among rows of blueberry scones, red velvet cake, Dubai chocolate croissants and treats served with oozing honey combs. — Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026

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The result is an urgent, propulsive song with a raw spirit and some of Pop’s most super-charged writing with deceptively simple lyrics about love and war, dripping with desperation.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
The simulations that captured the localized effects of individual large impacts also produced wholesale recycling of crust back into the mantle, with material dripping down to depths of at least 600 kilometers.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026

Definition of dripping

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With fervent editing, careful scene geography, and assured direction, the walk before the run can be tense enough to send viewers crawling out of their seats, willing the fugitive onscreen to get a move on already.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Health inspectors observed one small roach-like insect crawling from the mop sink to under the nearby prep table.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Definition of crawling

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Essentially, these function as drains for your windows, keeping water from seeping into the wood of your window frame and causing rot.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Margaret’s attic, though blessedly private, was also hot in the summer, the best efforts of its in-window air conditioner insufficient for the heat that had been seeping upward all afternoon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026

Definition of seeping

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The untethered AUVs hover above the seabed instead of dragging equipment across it, reducing sediment disturbance and limiting ecosystem disruption.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Centre-back Chadi Riad flicks the outswinging corner across goal, with his team-mates’ runs dragging Haiti’s defence forward.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of dragging

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It is located amidst nature, with every corner exuding nativeness, and the service takes care to make the local population as well as guests feel welcome in the luxury castle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Vans noted that the campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

Definition of exuding

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They’re concentrated in the Southeast, but lone star ticks have been making their way north and creeping in from the coasts.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Farther north in the Bay Area, residents should expect temperatures in the 90s and some hot spots creeping into the 100s with little relief from the heat overnight, the National Weather Service said.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

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