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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolating (into)
  1. penetrating
  2. suffusing
  3. pervading
  4. permeating
Verb
  • Grapeseed oil deeply hydrates hair by penetrating all layers of the hair shaft, leaving it moisturized from the inside out.
    — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Its ability to change direction during flight is intended to increase the chances of penetrating sophisticated air defense networks and striking high-value military assets.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of penetrating
Verb
  • 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
Definition of suffusing
Verb
  • On summer days, the sun would unexpectedly become obscured by clouds and a pervading darkness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Excellence in sport is merely a glimpse into the resolve, grit, and talent pervading communities across the continent.
    — Jeremy Ebobisse, Time, 26 June 2026
Definition of pervading
Verb
  • With the perfume of white truffles permeating the air, truffle producers, chefs, hunters, travelers and other food enthusiasts gather at Piazza Garibaldi for the event.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the film and TV studios, AI is steadily permeating the entire company.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of permeating
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