as in suffused
to spread throughout
the smell of freshly baked bread permeated the house
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Recent Examples of permeated
The foul smell permeated the area, too.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Overall, a sense of cautious optimism has permeated the industry.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The same disappointment permeated the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at full time and was evident on the faces of the Spurs players in their post-match huddle.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In a motion filed Friday, defense attorneys argued that publicity surrounding the case has so permeated Summit County that seating an impartial jury is no longer realistic.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The spa The full-service spa with 10 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms is permeated with Asian influences in its interior design—there’s a central stone courtyard with a reflection pond and Zen meditation garden—and its treatment menu.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Robert Redford died last September at 89, and his absence, as well as his vision, permeated this installment of the first festival without the Sundance Kid turned Elder Statesman.
—Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
The turbulent story of Cathy and Heathcliff has permeated pop culture.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Duck albondigas permeated with smokiness from chipotle and bacon.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Overall, a sense of cautious optimism has permeated the industry.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The same disappointment permeated the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at full time and was evident on the faces of the Spurs players in their post-match huddle.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In a motion filed Friday, defense attorneys argued that publicity surrounding the case has so permeated Summit County that seating an impartial jury is no longer realistic.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The spa The full-service spa with 10 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms is permeated with Asian influences in its interior design—there’s a central stone courtyard with a reflection pond and Zen meditation garden—and its treatment menu.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Robert Redford died last September at 89, and his absence, as well as his vision, permeated this installment of the first festival without the Sundance Kid turned Elder Statesman.
—Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
The turbulent story of Cathy and Heathcliff has permeated pop culture.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Duck albondigas permeated with smokiness from chipotle and bacon.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permeated
Verb
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The whole show is suffused in bright, warm sunlight.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Panasiuk lived in Bucha, and the book is suffused with the experience of occupation, massacre, and return.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The New York Yankees are dealing with a stinky spring training situation after a sewage leak penetrated their clubhouse and outer hallway, and created pools of fetid water around George Steinbrenner Stadium.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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New groups have sprouted, and protests have penetrated formerly docile suburbs.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The feeling of pieces that have been worn for years, a manifestation of the secondhand market boom, also pervaded the predictions.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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That concept caused many white people’s lives to be pervaded by both actual violence and the fear of it.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Permeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permeated. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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