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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The advancing gas front improves sweep efficiency by penetrating tight, unreached reservoir compartments that standard water-injection floods bypass during secondary extraction campaigns.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
So, a new ground-penetrating-radar survey of the area was commissioned by the county.

— Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of penetrating

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The threat of shattered glass if the bottle breaks, the subsequent odor suffusing all the items in your carryon, liquids seeping dangerously close to electronics—none of it sounds like a good idea.

— Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
But Pete took the idea one step further, taking the organization’s iconic symbol — the star — and suffusing it with a deeper meaning.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of suffusing

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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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This isn’t the first time that Shakira has spoken out about the ongoing fear permeating the Latino community over the last couple of years.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
While strong, permeating odors may need more intensive remediation, vinegar can still refresh the space.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of permeating

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