PERCOLATING (INTO) Synonyms: 19 Similar Words

percolating (into)

verb

present participle of percolate (into)

as in penetrating

to spread throughout the closing shot of the film is one of those iconic images that has long since percolated into the cultural consciousness

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Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, waterproof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.

— Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, water-proof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of penetrating

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After suffusing some of this lunar simulant with helium-3, Interlune will use those samples to test its extraction methods.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
And, yes, suffusing it all is Pelicot’s interesting unreliability—to herself above all.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026

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The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait.

— Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
On summer days, the sun would unexpectedly become obscured by clouds and a pervading darkness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of pervading

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In the meantime, the wounds of the last mayoral election have been ripped open, with accusations flying from both sides that contribute to the divisiveness permeating all levels of politics, including those closest to home.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Smoke damage is often invisible, permeating surfaces, HVAC systems, and belongings, causing lingering odors and potential corrosion.

— Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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