as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolates
Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
Government studies have neither confirmed nor ruled out a possible link to those springs, but the company asserts that the deposits are isolated from the aquifer that percolates toward the Canyon.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Intensity percolates around romance and creative pursuits when the sun squares off with Pluto.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
Government studies have neither confirmed nor ruled out a possible link to those springs, but the company asserts that the deposits are isolated from the aquifer that percolates toward the Canyon.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Intensity percolates around romance and creative pursuits when the sun squares off with Pluto.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolates
Verb
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In this method, hot water flows over ground coffee held in a paper or reusable filter, which then drips into a carafe or mug below.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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The melter sits over a sewer line, idling while heating the snow to thirty-eight degrees, barely above freezing, and drips the water directly into a drain.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If any water seeps out of the pot into the saucer, make sure to dump it out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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The blood seeps up the edges of her white skirts — that’s going to be hellish to try to get out.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rest flows from her marketability and brand partnerships.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, executive director of South Yuba River Citizens League, explained that flows on the lower Yuba River briefly fell following the rupture, stranding young salmon in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Head to Rin-Tei, a tiny and serenely spare spot at the intersection of Crystal Springs Road and El Camino in San Mateo that oozes zen.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Melpignano, whose family also owns the award-winning Borgo Egnazia, brings the same warm energy that the Apulian resort is known for, though Castel Badia oozes a decidedly South Tyrolean vibe.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This location exudes the same contemporary style the brand is known for.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Led by silver fox frontman Joe Elliott, Def Leppard exudes the confidence of a band that has absolutely nothing left to prove, but wants to anyway.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cannon weeps into an expansive white space that only she and Trish inhabit.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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In her new Disney+ documentary, The End of an Era, Taylor Swift weeps while reflecting on violent attacks and threats made against her fans during the Eras Tour.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This bleeds into how damages are assessed in the aftermath of an accident, as everything from medical bills to lost wages and emotional distress are critical element that will be legally considered.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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My cinematographer would tell me, and my colorist would tell me that red bleeds so badly.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Percolates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolates. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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