PERCOLATING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

percolating

verb

present participle of percolate

as in dripping

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

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Recent Examples of percolating The power changeup that has been percolating through baseball ever since Félix Hernández and Zack Greinke dominated with the pitch seems to have reverse-platoon splits, according to the model. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 As for right now, recent career developments are still percolating and asking you to sit with the gravity of a decision that will surely upend certain aspects of your life, and opportunities to share your intellectual output are growing. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Georgia is the most recent state to endorse the concept that’s been percolating across the country in recent years. — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Riley’s frustration with player availability seems to have been percolating for several years. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Chatter about an Emi spinoff started percolating even before Netflix announced in May that Season 5 of The Lincoln Lawyer will be its last. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 The project began percolating after the band learned in January that a cache of 16-track, two-inch master tapes from those sessions had unexpectedly surfaced for sale on the online marketplace OfferUp in Orange County, Ca. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 July 2026 The bill has been percolating in Washington for several months as a variety of interest groups duke it out over its impact on America’s AI lead. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 June 2026 There were a lot of different ideas percolating. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolating

Verb

In a twist on tailoring, jackets dripping with fringe made their way down the runway at Monse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Zendaya, who was a nominee for her powerful performance on the HBO drama Euphoria, wore a glamorous Prada gown dripping with crystals that was styled by Law Roach.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

Lightly spray your cleaner onto a cloth (rather than directly onto the knobs) to prevent excess moisture from seeping into the appliance.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
When the seal of a flapper, for example, wears away, the seal can’t keep water from seeping out of the tank and into the bowl, which makes your toilet constantly run.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeping

Verb

Take Shelton for example, the former four-star recruit is oozing with talent and many around the program are bullish on his upside.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Dragonflies is the kind of sonic-rich adventure oozing with layers of atmospheric soundscape fantasy.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of oozing

Verb

To celebrate its 125th birthday, Bergdorf Goodman is sticking to what it’s best known for — designer exclusives, eye-catching windows and in-store fashion displays exuding sophistication and luxury.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Inside, the walls are clad in knotty pine, exuding a subtle, earthy aroma.

— Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026