as in suffuses
to spread throughout
the smell of freshly baked bread permeated the house
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Recent Examples of permeates
All of it contributes to the feeling that permeates a building and often sets the stage for how successful a franchise will be under that coach.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The stench permeates passing cars with the windows up, lingering inside for days.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Monsters roam the streets at night, spiders and cicadas and worse stalk the surrounding forest, and existential dread permeates all the townspeople trapped within.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Sentiment also permeates the primary bedroom, with passed-down and collected pieces underscoring the traditional design.
—Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
It's accessed via its porch area and trifold doors that really open it up to the outside, while its many windows ensure lots of natural light permeates within.
—Adam Williams
april 08, New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
That reflects an unserious passivity that permeates every level of the Sky organization.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Competition permeates every aspect of Chesney’s program, from the weight room to locker organization, with every element graded and held to high standards.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But the main part of a fungus is actually its mycelium, a tangled, cobweb-like structure that permeates the forest’s leaf litter and soil.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The stench permeates passing cars with the windows up, lingering inside for days.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Monsters roam the streets at night, spiders and cicadas and worse stalk the surrounding forest, and existential dread permeates all the townspeople trapped within.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Sentiment also permeates the primary bedroom, with passed-down and collected pieces underscoring the traditional design.
—Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
It's accessed via its porch area and trifold doors that really open it up to the outside, while its many windows ensure lots of natural light permeates within.
—Adam Williams
april 08, New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
That reflects an unserious passivity that permeates every level of the Sky organization.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Competition permeates every aspect of Chesney’s program, from the weight room to locker organization, with every element graded and held to high standards.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But the main part of a fungus is actually its mycelium, a tangled, cobweb-like structure that permeates the forest’s leaf litter and soil.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permeates
Verb
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The soft natural light suffuses the red clay brick room, centered around long communal tables, introducing an intimate ease that invites you to linger.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Well, that and quantum teleportation, which is the reason that quantum entanglement suffuses this entire field to this day.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After sauce has cooked, submerge meatballs and cook on high for 1 hour to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce penetrates every crevice of the hearty meat dish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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For most mammals, water quickly penetrates wet fur and directly contacts the skin, eliminating the coat’s key benefit.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sure, there’s an air of elegance that pervades with guests often embodying that quiet luxury vibe, but that doesn’t spoil the authenticity of the resort, which is a destination for those seeking a blend of sun, sand and sophistication—no matter what designer label your shoes happen to be.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Maybe her most important one is the raw sentimentality that pervades even seemingly vapid moments.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Permeates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permeates. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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