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 Tigers also used the portal to find solid role players in Overton and Murphy and a scorer oozing with potential in Freeman, who had NBA scouts eyeing him at the Division II level.
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Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In 2025, Grasso’s Garage is still expanding their array of manufacturers oozing to get a slice of the review pie.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The rural forests of Pennsylvania are oozing with atmosphere, captured beautifully by cinematographer Alex Disenhof.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Photos previously captured by Fox News Digital captured blood oozing down the wall of 1122 Kings Road.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In 2025, Grasso’s Garage is still expanding their array of manufacturers oozing to get a slice of the review pie.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The rural forests of Pennsylvania are oozing with atmosphere, captured beautifully by cinematographer Alex Disenhof.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Photos previously captured by Fox News Digital captured blood oozing down the wall of 1122 Kings Road.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oozing
Verb
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Gucci is clearly embracing jewelry as the characters were dripping with huge pieces, including big ’80s-style earrings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Something sticky was dripping out of the cabinet.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For a child who’s crawling or walking, a mat with pop-up walls or fencing can keep your little one safe and contained.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Waking up an hour earlier than expected and being hosed with mountain runoff water while crawling in the pool tested my resilience and determination.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its vivid symbolism is seeping into your day, creeping you out!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The effects of the national government shutdown are seeping across state lines, including into New Jersey, where frozen funds for the Hudson Tunnel project are becoming a flashpoint in the competitive 2025 gubernatorial election.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For Thiago’s second goal midway through the first half, Ouattara ambled back towards his own goal down the centre of the pitch, dragging Shaw and Dorgu with him.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The clip ends with the owner managing to open the door—dragging the golden retriever along with it—as their other pets enter the frame to see them off.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Even though his birthday falls during that period, Marshall has a softer sentiment and energy, exuding primary Pisces qualities.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The English song is inspired by ‘90s boom bap hip-hop, exuding the singer’s self-assurance, autonomy, and fearless nature.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The latest forecast shows Imelda creeping along Florida’s coast for the next few days — a slowdown from Saturday’s forecast.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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First, during this same time, genre elements, and specifically dark speculative elements, were creeping into all fiction.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Based on events and social media posts from recent months, bad blood hasn't been flowing from our side of the street.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cohen then took a chainsaw to a small replica of the Pentagon, with fake dollar bills flowing out to symbolize the waste, as people who had gathered there cheered.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wandering among the half naked nymphs and leering wolves and buff mermen poking their lovely wet heads out of glassy forest pools, their eyes dark with wanting to drag her down to oblivion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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While some are panicking about the potential event, others are poking fun at the prediction.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Oozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oozing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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