as in dripped
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolated
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.
—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
Studies with caveats The results with leucovorin, though highly preliminary, percolated through the autism community for more than a decade.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
After Tucker made his decision, talks between Bichette and the Mets percolated.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Discussions of a potential stock bubble percolated throughout the year but picked up significantly in November and December amid warnings from investor Michael Burry and the Bank of England.
—Henry Ren, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Bipartisan sentiment against the quashing of state-level AI lawmaking has percolated for much of the year.
—Ford Turner Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
After Florida fired Napier in October, concern percolated about the Frisco, Texas, star re-opening his recruitment, potentially looking at more regional powers like Oklahoma and Baylor.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
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
Studies with caveats The results with leucovorin, though highly preliminary, percolated through the autism community for more than a decade.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
After Tucker made his decision, talks between Bichette and the Mets percolated.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Discussions of a potential stock bubble percolated throughout the year but picked up significantly in November and December amid warnings from investor Michael Burry and the Bank of England.
—Henry Ren, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Bipartisan sentiment against the quashing of state-level AI lawmaking has percolated for much of the year.
—Ford Turner Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
After Florida fired Napier in October, concern percolated about the Frisco, Texas, star re-opening his recruitment, potentially looking at more regional powers like Oklahoma and Baylor.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolated
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Essential Drip Glossy Balm in the shade skinny dripped and the brand's Mélange à Trois Blush & Highlight Stick in the shade sweet talker to apply her look in the car.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pok took a moment to finger-comb out his shoulder-length locs; water dripped onto his thighs and the edge of his bed.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But in recent years, the glittering spectacle, meant to celebrate unity, has been overshadowed by global conflicts which have seeped onto the stage.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s because a huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has spread more than 370 miles across the water and seeped into seven nature reserves.—
Félix Márquez,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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And from there, the rest of the show flowed, with little ebb.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Our destination was the Mississippi Canyon—an incision, now underwater, that formed roughly thirty thousand years ago, when the Mississippi flowed more than a hundred kilometres past its modern-day delta.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Glee star brought the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City to its feet, the audience giving the high energy Morrison exuded throughout his performance right back to him.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Asked about the prospect of Republicans keeping Democrats out of the top two spots, national campaign officials who spoke with USA TODAY exuded optimism and spotlighted the party's history of success in the state.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mucus oozed out of the coral stems, a telltale response to trauma.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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