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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2
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
The pain worsened at night and her daughter’s ear eventually began oozing pus, Oksana said.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Commuter footwear As more and more of us head back to the office for the majority of the week, fashion is responding with work-appropriate footwear oozing with personality.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans across the globe loved its authenticity, its complex rhythms, the playfulness oozing out of his collaborations with young musicians from San Juan music schools.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Over the last 14 years, the Buffalo Sabres’ locker room hasn’t always been oozing with confidence.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Of course there's an Italian with tons of gabagool and fresh mozz, and oozing hot sandwiches like the chicken parm.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
This year, Williams has been able to break through with some of the longer runs, his excitement oozing out of him on the field and in press conferences when discussing his evasion of a tackler, his cut and the blocks that allowed it.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The criminal complaint said the 19-year-old woman suffered severe, oozing burns to her face, arms and torso.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The hotel's interiors pay respect to Fredericksburg's German roots while still oozing a fresh and modern aesthetic.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Commuter footwear As more and more of us head back to the office for the majority of the week, fashion is responding with work-appropriate footwear oozing with personality.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans across the globe loved its authenticity, its complex rhythms, the playfulness oozing out of his collaborations with young musicians from San Juan music schools.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Over the last 14 years, the Buffalo Sabres’ locker room hasn’t always been oozing with confidence.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Of course there's an Italian with tons of gabagool and fresh mozz, and oozing hot sandwiches like the chicken parm.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
This year, Williams has been able to break through with some of the longer runs, his excitement oozing out of him on the field and in press conferences when discussing his evasion of a tackler, his cut and the blocks that allowed it.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The criminal complaint said the 19-year-old woman suffered severe, oozing burns to her face, arms and torso.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The hotel's interiors pay respect to Fredericksburg's German roots while still oozing a fresh and modern aesthetic.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oozing
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Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The singer can be seen in fan videos on social media performing with something taped to his chest and blood dripping from his eyes.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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At 5 feet 6 inches tall, the then-20-year-old Angeleno was considered short for industry standards, but that didn't stop her from edging out frontrunners Yaya DaCosta and Amanda Swafford at the finale in Japan — or from taking bold risks, like posing with a tarantula crawling across her face.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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Another initiative involves designing specialized robots (not humanoid) capable of crawling through mud and water to clear underground tunnels.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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Even as water started seeping into the cabins scattered along the riverbank, Edward Eastland insisted the campers stay put and climb to the top bunks, the lawsuit says.—
Hayley Walker,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Negotiators are showing few signs of backing down from their demands, and there’s little holding back talks from dragging on for the foreseeable future.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
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Eliza was eventually turned over to a bounty hunter, who, along with her original enslaver, went to Chicago and captured her, apparently dragging her down Adams Street, Krupa said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meghan Markle made a chic red carpet appearance on February 7, exuding Old Hollywood glamour in a solo appearance at the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Photos which have survived from the time indeed show Argentine players exuding a Latin glamour.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s because one of the star ingredients, snow mushroom extract, boasts exceptional water retention, locking moisture into your hair, sealing the cuticle, and preventing humidity from creeping in.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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When exhaustion overtakes them, something more sinister comes creeping from the shadows.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Prince Edward and the former Prince Andrew smiled for the camera while poking their heads through the stone barriers on the grounds outside Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Social media users have also been poking fun at how popular the jackets are among the Asian diaspora.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Oozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oozing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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