as in suffuses
to spread throughout
the smell of freshly baked bread permeated the house
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Recent Examples of permeates
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.
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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
Along with playing for a new coach — former Major League Soccer standout Chris Armas is leading an NWSL team for the first time — change permeates the roster.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
That in-the-shadows violence permeates all institutions, from prisons to governmental offices.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
These days, his legacy permeates the vibes here, encouraging locals and visitors to savor Sifnos’s flavors, from revithia (chickpea stew cooked overnight in a traditional clay pot) to manoura, a local cheese aged in wine lees.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
The bazaar has plenty of goods, and the smell of hyacinths, a traditional Nowruz flower, permeates the narrow alleys, a visceral reminder of springtime in the city.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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
Along with playing for a new coach — former Major League Soccer standout Chris Armas is leading an NWSL team for the first time — change permeates the roster.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
That in-the-shadows violence permeates all institutions, from prisons to governmental offices.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
These days, his legacy permeates the vibes here, encouraging locals and visitors to savor Sifnos’s flavors, from revithia (chickpea stew cooked overnight in a traditional clay pot) to manoura, a local cheese aged in wine lees.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
The bazaar has plenty of goods, and the smell of hyacinths, a traditional Nowruz flower, permeates the narrow alleys, a visceral reminder of springtime in the city.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 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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Why Oven Temperature Matters For Baked Potatoes Oven temperature determines how heat penetrates the potato, affecting how the starches inside gelatinize and soften.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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If the probe penetrates less than 4 inches, the soil is considered compacted.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And that's a theme that pervades this entire case.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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That pervades everything and that’s still there.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Permeates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permeates. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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