as in dripped
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolated
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
Since February, however, concerns about some of the measures have percolated up, much of it from influential law enforcement lobbying organizations who worry about effects on their own hiring and operations, and business groups worried about efforts to restrict federal contracts.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 May 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
James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Since February, however, concerns about some of the measures have percolated up, much of it from influential law enforcement lobbying organizations who worry about effects on their own hiring and operations, and business groups worried about efforts to restrict federal contracts.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 May 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
Verb
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Sections lower in the nozzle that were not cooled began to overheat and sag while molten plastic dripped from the engine outlet.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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The halter-neck number also featured strips of sparkling crystals, which dripped off of the bodice and skirt.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Verb
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That message, preaching unabashed ambition, seeped into everything, from books and podcasts to social media posts.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The difficulty of sustaining greatness hadn’t seeped in.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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She was hooked up to a hemodialysis machine where her blood flowed out of her body to be purified and was then transferred back into her body where it was reabsorbed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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That same evening, when the system was most strained, a crucial lifeline of about 8,000 MW of electricity flowed in from neighboring areas.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Fringe flowed from the sleeves and the dress’ skirt for a heavy effect that exuded the textural elements incorporated in Givenchy’s fall 2026 ready-to-wear showcase.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The video exuded the elation of Covid response skeptics at long last grabbing the reins of power.—
Joshua M. Sharfstein,
STAT,
16 May 2026
Verb
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For 87 days as workers struggled to cap the spill, more than three million barrels of oil oozed into the ocean.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Gently swayed you to and fro as its warmth oozed through you like lava.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Percolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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