1
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.
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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.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
And the smooth, green puree oozing out from underneath the tomatoes?
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Squeezed juices are oozing out, right?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oozing
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Endive petals dripping in vinaigrette.
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The Germans were crawling as far as the street, dashing across the asphalt, then leaping into the second trench.
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Jude Cornell joined a swarm of toddlers crawling after soccer balls, tossing training cones into the air and relocating a goalie net that was proving to be very, very portable.
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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.
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It was cracked, with water seeping through, and the fix was an expensive headache.
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Compounding concerns, California officials say the Department of Transportation is dragging its feet.
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One small habit that has helped me tremendously is dragging important emails directly into my calendar.
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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.
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Victor Wembanyama typically knows exactly what to say, exuding wisdom well beyond his 22 years.
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Costs begin creeping higher, margins get a little tighter and profitability comes under pressure.
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About 1 million 16-to-24-year-olds now find themselves not in employment, education or training, with levels creeping toward highs not seen since the 2008 financial crash.
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There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
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Venture funding is also flowing into European defense technology, such as drones and autonomous systems.
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Calderón, a big, bald man wearing a gold chain and cross-shaped earrings, sat off to the side, amid an entourage of muscular assistants in polo shirts, poking at his phone.
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If their edges are poking out from your ice sphere, your ice will melt and break apart faster.
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“Oozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oozing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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