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
And while this trend has been percolating, the details around it remain murky.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
As inklings of Hudson Williams‘ potential Saturday Night Live cameo percolated in the days leading up to his Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie‘s debut hosting gig, the Canadian actor glided onto Studio 8H ice during a sketch.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The debate continues to percolate as many American workers struggle to make ends meet.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Due to its spongy nature, compost retains moisture longer in sandy soils, while allowing moisture to percolate through more quickly in clay soils.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
As inklings of Hudson Williams‘ potential Saturday Night Live cameo percolated in the days leading up to his Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie‘s debut hosting gig, the Canadian actor glided onto Studio 8H ice during a sketch.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The debate continues to percolate as many American workers struggle to make ends meet.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Due to its spongy nature, compost retains moisture longer in sandy soils, while allowing moisture to percolate through more quickly in clay soils.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolate
Verb
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But high-ranking officials have offered statements dripping with obscurity.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, drip line connections can become loose, which is an easy fix.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Chicago-centric district, like the 5th Congressional District, seeps into Lake County through a snake-like gerrymandered remap.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The science supports significant concern over the combination of salt water intrusion, sediment and seeping PFAS chemicals.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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Take a walk without your phone, letting your ideas flow through your mind naturally.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The hydrogel acts like a containment layer that holds bacteria close to the electrode while allowing liquids to flow through.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the vibe oozes understated cool in neutral shades of cream made interesting by pops of color and quirky art—a gold toilet sculpture here, a squiggly wall there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The suppurating contempt Sheridan feels for the Big Apple oozes its way through much of the series, its condescending pus infecting stunning vistas, swelling musical compositions and at least one award-worthy performance, courtesy of Michelle Pfeiffer.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their wide cut, the loose leg, the waist-defining rise, and the purposefully falling hemline all work together to create a silhouette that exudes confidence.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Beyond that, the culture around it exists—tragic love stories to watch, songs to weep over in the bathtub, novels to turn to.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Or worse, awake and weeping in her rocking chair, quietly lamenting our turn in fortunes.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dangerous and hungry, their weapons and their passions bleed into each other.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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The evidence showed that Campitelli likely had been moved in the car while severely injured and bleeding, then dragged from the car after her death.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Percolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolate. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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