PERCOLATES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

percolates

verb

present tense third-person singular of percolate

as in drips

to flow forth slowly through small openings water percolating through the coffee filter

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Recent Examples of percolates Mortgage rates will likely remain high as inflation percolates. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 19 May 2026 That, in turn, depends on controlling water flow and pressure as the liquid percolates through the coffee grounds. — ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026 Reznik said while the San Gabriel River system and adjacent spreading grounds, stretching from Irwindale to Long Beach, work exceptionally well, capturing 90% of the local runoff that percolates into underground basins for later use, that’s not true of some other waterways in the county. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs. — 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolates

Verb

Delicate glass vessels suspended by metal and connected by pipes gather condensation that drips into a pool of fetid water.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Other new treatments that support guests on their personalised journeys include IV Therapy, with IV drips to enhance health and performance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of drips

Verb

The smoke seeps deep into the meat and lingers on the skin, with a crackly brown surface punchy with cinnamon, allspice, ginger and thyme.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Amenities and experiences Dublin’s literary heritage, inspired by the likes of Oscar Wilde, seeps through the walls of The Wilder Townhouse and is reflected in thoughtful details throughout the entire experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeps

Verb

Given the relatively slow expansion of Europe's domestic tech sector, institutional capital increasingly flows toward US cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence initiatives.

— , CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
The practice is rooted in Qi, a life force that flows through 14 meridians in the body, according to UT MD Anderson.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of flows

Verb

Brought to life by creative director Roberto Menichetti, the lineup oozes elegant British craftsmanship, bringing Bond’s classic evening look into the modern day.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Unlike the sweet sap that naturally oozes from injuries or insect holes, slime flux may smell foul or fermented.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of oozes

Verb

Librarian Regina Andrews, known for her salons, exudes the dignified air of a beloved host, vividly describing the communal groundswell every young thinker and creative then could sense happening.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Westview Abbey, the grand mausoleum that looms over the back of the property like a castle on a moor, holds the remains of more than 11,000 souls and exudes an air of eerie stillness.

— Jim Auchmutey, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of exudes

Verb

Henry makes a cute joke about Arch’s wife; Arch weeps due to the hardships of war.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Swiss skier Melanie Meillard weeps in the arms of her teammate Janine Schmitt after missing a turn on her slalom run Women’s Team Combined Slalom.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of weeps

Verb

The system creates antiprotons and gradually bleeds off their energy.

— George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
But what begins as emulating her mother’s favorite role-playing game turns fantastical, as the RPG itself bleeds into the real world, channeling Hattie’s grief and forcing her to rely on her father once more.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026