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 excitement has been percolating for quite some time – since 2019 when the sequel was initially announced.
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Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are always very different solo endeavors percolating in this crew.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The idea has been seriously percolating since scientists learned how to reprogram stem cells to become almost any type of cell needed.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The idea of taking listeners back to a time when AM ruled the airwaves has been percolating for a while.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
This has been percolating for months, ultimately revising May and June numbers from a total of 291,000 to 33,000.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
That suggests coffee price increases are already percolating through the company.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Are there any ideas percolating in your head?
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet looked at a study by Upgraded Points, a financial information website, which eyeballed pay and price patterns from late 2020 – just as the worst bout of inflation in 40 years was percolating – through 2024.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are always very different solo endeavors percolating in this crew.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The idea has been seriously percolating since scientists learned how to reprogram stem cells to become almost any type of cell needed.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The idea of taking listeners back to a time when AM ruled the airwaves has been percolating for a while.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
This has been percolating for months, ultimately revising May and June numbers from a total of 291,000 to 33,000.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
That suggests coffee price increases are already percolating through the company.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Are there any ideas percolating in your head?
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet looked at a study by Upgraded Points, a financial information website, which eyeballed pay and price patterns from late 2020 – just as the worst bout of inflation in 40 years was percolating – through 2024.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolating
Verb
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His friendships with musicians gave him direct access to the aesthetic of rock stars, from ripped denim to leather jackets dripping with attitude.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The first singles from Carey’s 16th album are dripping with braggadocio with her inimitable voice wafting like smoke.—
Matthew Schnipper,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is a mix of long toss and other drills to get his arm loose and adrenaline flowing.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Still, the offense wasn’t flowing, and the unit had just given an extra possession to the Jaguars with an interception that led to a touchdown.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s no gas seeping into your household environment, and no risk that a naked flame will set fire to your kitchen.—
Ian Baker
August 26,
New Atlas,
26 Aug. 2025
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They’re protected by a waterproof membrane that reviewers say allows rain and snow to roll right off without seeping into your socks and ruining your day.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The draw is oozing with boldfaced names and singles stars, a head-spinning thought as recently as a couple of years ago.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Photos previously captured by Fox News Digital captured blood oozing down the wall of 1122 Kings Road.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Both have an upright posture and a magnetic charisma, exuding a dignity that would be ripped away and then reclaimed over and over again in their films.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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Still, Stephens then lists a few safety tips for women that include dressing appropriately, exuding modesty, avoiding crowded spaces and not making one’s location public in real time.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Percolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolating. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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