as in dripped
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolated
SUVs and pickups make up the majority of new registrations, but the shift hasn’t fully percolated through the state’s fleet because Americans tend to hold on to their vehicles for more than a decade.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Lookman eventually got his move to Atletico Madrid in January and, frankly, ever since Atalanta lost the Coppa Italia semi-final and their slim chances of a top-four finish evaporated, the feeling Ederson might follow percolated anew.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Acknowledging the fans Headlines surrounding fan protests at Inter Miami over the lack of acknowledgment or appreciation from players have percolated around the league this week.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
There Are Many Secrets to Longevity The theme of longevity percolated at the summit — in terms of products and services, but also how to live one’s best life.
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Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Irma’s rains slowly percolated out of the Everglades into the bay over months.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
But white settlers’ hatred of Indians and desire for their lands percolated on the American frontier, while visions of territorial expansion reigned among national leaders.
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Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
But, with Xi Jinping’s endorsement of the classics, Liu’s Straussian ideas have percolated into the upper echelons of the Party.
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Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 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.
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Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Lookman eventually got his move to Atletico Madrid in January and, frankly, ever since Atalanta lost the Coppa Italia semi-final and their slim chances of a top-four finish evaporated, the feeling Ederson might follow percolated anew.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Acknowledging the fans Headlines surrounding fan protests at Inter Miami over the lack of acknowledgment or appreciation from players have percolated around the league this week.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
There Are Many Secrets to Longevity The theme of longevity percolated at the summit — in terms of products and services, but also how to live one’s best life.
—
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Irma’s rains slowly percolated out of the Everglades into the bay over months.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
But white settlers’ hatred of Indians and desire for their lands percolated on the American frontier, while visions of territorial expansion reigned among national leaders.
—
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
But, with Xi Jinping’s endorsement of the classics, Liu’s Straussian ideas have percolated into the upper echelons of the Party.
—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolated
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During a session, the molecule is mixed with saline and dripped into a vein over one to four hours.
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The dress’s mermaid-esque skirt dripped in feathers all the way down.
Verb
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In recent years, the idea of a biological age that is separate from our birth age has increasingly seeped into the common discourse.
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Graffiti from the 1940s and 1950s, however, indicates that students had long left their mark on someone else’s house, but the secret held among the youth never seeped into adult consciousness until the Romans took to the streets.
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That's what happened in 2024, when well over 20,000 votes from that community flowed to Lawler.
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To that point, human history was a tale of conquest and caste and rigid hierarchies, a world where the strong dominated the weak, where power and wealth and status flowed through lineage and the many were ruled by the few.
Verb
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D’Souza, in the signature quarter-zip of the startup tribesmen, exuded the confidence and finesse of someone long adept at raising money.
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Known as a charismatic executive who exuded warmth and had a sparkle in his eyes, Critchell spent his career building some of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands.
Verb
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When in doubt, look to the hair colors that have oozed opulence and grandeur throughout the ages.
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The warm feelings of just a moment before oozed out and left me ice cold.
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“Percolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolated. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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