as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolating
Conversations about how to infuse new life into Ottenheimer Market Hall have been percolating since at least 2019, when a consulting firm produced a study of the space.
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arkansasonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, relations between state and local governments these days are arguably the worst in living memory, as illustrated by a couple of issues percolating in the final week of the 2025 legislative session.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
The excitement has been percolating for quite some time – since 2019 when the sequel was initially announced.
—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
arkansasonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, relations between state and local governments these days are arguably the worst in living memory, as illustrated by a couple of issues percolating in the final week of the 2025 legislative session.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
The excitement has been percolating for quite some time – since 2019 when the sequel was initially announced.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolating
Verb
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Gucci is clearly embracing jewelry as the characters were dripping with huge pieces, including big ’80s-style earrings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Something sticky was dripping out of the cabinet.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Based on events and social media posts from recent months, bad blood hasn't been flowing from our side of the street.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cohen then took a chainsaw to a small replica of the Pentagon, with fake dollar bills flowing out to symbolize the waste, as people who had gathered there cheered.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its vivid symbolism is seeping into your day, creeping you out!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The effects of the national government shutdown are seeping across state lines, including into New Jersey, where frozen funds for the Hudson Tunnel project are becoming a flashpoint in the competitive 2025 gubernatorial election.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Tigers also used the portal to find solid role players in Overton and Murphy and a scorer oozing with potential in Freeman, who had NBA scouts eyeing him at the Division II level.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, Grasso’s Garage is still expanding their array of manufacturers oozing to get a slice of the review pie.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even though his birthday falls during that period, Marshall has a softer sentiment and energy, exuding primary Pisces qualities.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The English song is inspired by ‘90s boom bap hip-hop, exuding the singer’s self-assurance, autonomy, and fearless nature.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Percolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolating. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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