permeating

present participle of permeate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of permeating Firstman’s character is a hard-charging party boy, and the film is awash in a permeating drug culture. Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 The camaraderie between the two is infectious, permeating FuelFest. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 This isn’t the first time that Shakira has spoken out about the ongoing fear permeating the Latino community over the last couple of years. Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 While strong, permeating odors may need more intensive remediation, vinegar can still refresh the space. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 In the meantime, the wounds of the last mayoral election have been ripped open, with accusations flying from both sides that contribute to the divisiveness permeating all levels of politics, including those closest to home. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Smoke damage is often invisible, permeating surfaces, HVAC systems, and belongings, causing lingering odors and potential corrosion. Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Plenty of blame rests on scripts that refuse to define Robert in order to preserve his mysterious backstory, as well as direction that undermines the terror supposedly permeating Los Angeles. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 During the interview, Burgum also said the green algae that was permeating the pool has now been fixed, thanks to nanobubbler technology that pumps tiny ozone bubbles into the water to damage algae’s cells. Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permeating
Verb
  • The threat of shattered glass if the bottle breaks, the subsequent odor suffusing all the items in your carryon, liquids seeping dangerously close to electronics—none of it sounds like a good idea.
    Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But Pete took the idea one step further, taking the organization’s iconic symbol — the star — and suffusing it with a deeper meaning.
    Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Although limited in pitch, their often booming, penetrating sound served crucial roles in early human communication and culture, particularly for signaling across long distances and for ceremonies and other rituals.
    Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Ukraine has spent years using its drone arsenal to great effect, both in its wartime front with Russian forces and in penetrating deep into Russian territory for daring aerial attacks on fuel and commercial infrastructure.
    Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That’s a pretty evocative setting for a film, with the perpetual drone and roar of fighter jets overhead and an air of constricting menace pervading what should otherwise be placidly idle summer hours.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait.
    Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Permeating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permeating. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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