Thesaurus results for PERMEATE

permeate

verb

ˈpər-mē-ˌāt

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as in to penetrate

to spread throughout the smell of freshly baked bread permeated the house

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Recent Examples on the Web The company is on more stable footing than Yoox or Net-a-porter and has managed to transcend the malaise permeating much of the luxury sector. —

David Moin, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024 The smell of sawdust permeates the air, and the din of buzzing chainsaws echoes from crews working to clear debris. —

Chris Boyette, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024 According to tavern owner Angie Oliver, the staff immediately started moving people out of the restaurant and shutting down its HVAC when the odor first permeated the kitchen. —

Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2024 The multiverse may be permeating other fantastical worlds, such as Marvel and the D.C. comics, but don't expect it for Percy Jackson just yet. —

Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for permeate

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