as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolate
Still, the discussions have percolated in recent days among top officials in the Justice Department, including in the Office of Legal Counsel, which provides legal advice to all executive branch agencies.
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Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The excitement has been percolating for quite some time – since 2019 when the sequel was initially announced.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are always very different solo endeavors percolating in this crew.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
For me, this film was more about the duel between the stillness in the in the internal rage and that wanting to percolate outwards.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
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Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The excitement has been percolating for quite some time – since 2019 when the sequel was initially announced.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are always very different solo endeavors percolating in this crew.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
For me, this film was more about the duel between the stillness in the in the internal rage and that wanting to percolate outwards.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolate
Verb
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After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Makeup artist Yadim Carranza, using MAC Cosmetics, made tears drip like candle wax down the dirty cheeks (clean beauty, rejected) of models.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His life experience has seeped into his work, earning him a reputation for creating stories that are highly political and topical.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Rocks have tiny fissures into which water can seep; when the temperature drops, the water expands into ice, exerting pressure and widening the cracks.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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With five different floor plans available, these one- and two-bedroom apartments are tucked away in a picturesque setting, shaded with greenery, where streams flow through lush gardens and a bird aviary keeps the community connected to local wildlife.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The post was accompanied by a new video for the song, in which Cyrus wears a gauzy white headdress and matching diaphanous, flowing gown, as well as a black dress matched with a sparkling black mask.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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The rural forests of Pennsylvania are oozing with atmosphere, captured beautifully by cinematographer Alex Disenhof.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant is housed in a cozy 1940s church that oozes old-world charm.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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This ruffle maxi dress still exudes a breezy summer feel but is elegant enough to wear to a wedding in the French countryside or evening out in Paris with knee-high boots and a leather or denim jacket.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Amherst, Massachusetts A college town with a laidback vibe, Amherst exudes autumnal charm in the heart of western Massachusetts.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jesus and Antonio are insulting Veejay, Veejay is insulting Antonio and Jesus, the twins are getting more heated, and Veejay, in her most vulnerable moment all season, weeps to Christian about feeling misunderstood.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Safdie embraced Johnson and his co-star Emily Blunt during the ovation, weeping alongside him.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People will do anything to survive, but a life without purpose can be worse than death; watching Emma Thompson bleed, shiver, and shoot her way through a movie this cold is proof enough of that.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, individuals may develop gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea; rash; chest pain; as well as bleeding from the eyes, mouth, nose and rectum.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Percolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolate. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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