Synonyms of oozing

oozing

verb

present participle of ooze

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dripping
• seeping
• exuding
• flowing
• bleeding
• weeping
• percolating
• sweating
• transuding
• emanating
• straining
• trickling
• dribbling
• emitting
• giving off
• springing
• venting
• discharging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pouring
• flooding
• streaming
• surging
• gushing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crawling
• dragging
• creeping
• poking
• shuffling
• slouching
• inching
• limping
• creaking (along)
• snailing
• plodding
• shambling
• nosing
• trudging
• tramping
• lumbering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flying
• floating
• racing
• speeding
• whizzing
• gliding
• sailing
• tearing
• zipping
• hurrying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oozing

The sight of a dough puffing, cheese oozing out its side, becoming browned and crispy…who cannot be swayed? — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026

But behind the scenes, there’s a quiet confidence oozing off of him, according to the people who know him best. — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Charlene, married to Grace’s son Prince Albert, evoked the late actress, oozing old Hollywood glamour. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026

In person, Hanania comes across as socially awkward yet oozing with self-regard. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

So after all that — all the bile oozing out from those tweets — the thing people were mad about wasn’t even true. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 18 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

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