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
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.
—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
The year after that, the young Lightning made a surprise run to the Stanley Cup Final after beating a veteran-laden Detroit Red Wings team oozing with championship pedigree in the first round … in seven games.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The 6-6 Banks is oozing with talent, but his college production didn’t always match.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The rocks, recently depressurized after their journey from the seafloor, were oozing petroleum.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Potterheads across the globe will instantly recognize Harry’s not-so-homely house on Privet Drive, his cramped excuse of a bedroom and the endless disdain oozing from the young wizard’s unloving aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne is oozing pure elegance on the 98th Academy Awards red carpet.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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
The year after that, the young Lightning made a surprise run to the Stanley Cup Final after beating a veteran-laden Detroit Red Wings team oozing with championship pedigree in the first round … in seven games.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The 6-6 Banks is oozing with talent, but his college production didn’t always match.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The rocks, recently depressurized after their journey from the seafloor, were oozing petroleum.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Potterheads across the globe will instantly recognize Harry’s not-so-homely house on Privet Drive, his cramped excuse of a bedroom and the endless disdain oozing from the young wizard’s unloving aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne is oozing pure elegance on the 98th Academy Awards red carpet.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Mar. 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.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Elsewhere, the project is dripping with craft.—
TC Sottek,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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The adjustable cords along the bottom cuffs even keep bugs from crawling up your calves.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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New York has an opportunity this week to make Toronto’s chances of crawling back into the division race seem daunting.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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But some residents say the property was poorly maintained, with one reporting sewage seeping into her bathtub.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Higher fuel costs are seeping into the price of some consumer goods, Hanks said.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of running quietly in the background, sleep evangelists are shouting about its importance from the rooftops, and neuroscientists are dragging it out into the light of day on TED Talk stages for further dissection.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Nasdaq shares tumbled more than 5% in the session, dragging the stock into the red week to date.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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That now looks to be a bargain, with Lammens exuding a calmness in goal that has been absent for the last few seasons for United.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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One monitor shows guitarist Jonny Greenwood manipulating a strange electronic device exuding tangled wires; another loops footage of a burning building.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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Chartreuse creeping Jenny adds even more contrast.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Yes, the guys, especially the dentist (ick) and the icky bride-shopping commanders are creeping and disturbing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The money keeps flowing into AI infrastructure, which will support the earnings of companies like Dell, HPE, and the chipmakers.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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But details aren’t exactly flowing yet.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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In partnership with Underdog, a popular daily fantasy sports (DFS) and pick'em betting platform, Brooks revealed a one-of-a-kind board game poking fun at SGA.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Plenty of skilled directors can manipulate tension and fear while still poking us toward nervous laughter.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Oozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oozing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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