Synonyms of permeating

permeating

verb

present participle of permeate

as in suffusing

to spread throughout

the smell of freshly baked bread permeated the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suffusing
• penetrating
• pervading
• interpenetrating
• flooding
• percolating (into)
• riddling
• saturating
• passing (into)
• impregnating
• transfusing
• diffusing (through)
• infusing
• filling (up)
• imbuing
• soaking
• drenching
• steeping
• glutting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of permeating

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

Beyond the film and TV studios, AI is steadily permeating the entire company. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 5 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

Instead of going home that night, Wilber found himself back in bed 23 of the detention center — his bond denied — trying to ignore a nasty odor permeating his 14-person cell. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 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

Whatever juju, imagined or self-made, permeating throughout the Braves’ roster over the last few weeks was exorcised Wednesday. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Lineage officials said that their top priority as of Monday night was addressing the stench permeating over Boyle Heights due to the spoiled food. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 June 2026