as in to penetrate
to spread throughout
the smell of freshly baked bread permeated the house
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Recent Examples of permeate
Elements of ’70s bohemian fashion—a theme that has permeated women’s wear this summer—trickled into men’s wear.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025
Such a program was never uncovered, however, drawing backlash against then-President George W. Bush's administration that permeates today and has been voiced by Trump as well.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Still, the comments reflected an apparent gap in communication, adding to the feeling of unease that permeated the room.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Pope said working on the ability to reject content is an important aspect of making sure toxic diet culture doesn’t permeate one’s mental health, and recommended seeking professional support through therapists and dietitians if unhealthy thoughts persist.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025
Such a program was never uncovered, however, drawing backlash against then-President George W. Bush's administration that permeates today and has been voiced by Trump as well.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Still, the comments reflected an apparent gap in communication, adding to the feeling of unease that permeated the room.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Pope said working on the ability to reject content is an important aspect of making sure toxic diet culture doesn’t permeate one’s mental health, and recommended seeking professional support through therapists and dietitians if unhealthy thoughts persist.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permeate
Verb
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The 12-Day War saw Israeli fighters penetrate deep inside Iranian airspace with little to no resistance, including non-stealthy fourth-generation fighters like F-16s.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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According to its manufacturer, Boeing, the Harpoon Block II missile is armed with a 500-pound penetrating high-explosive warhead and is capable of striking ships more than 77 miles away.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The news people are announcing on repeat a mantra suffused with an English lilt in their mouths, that the fires haven’t gorged themselves on the rainforests like this in over half a century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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What makes the series so delightful is Osman’s wicked sense of humor, and the empathy suffused throughout.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The result is dreamy, emotionally profound, pervaded by a sense of curiosity and profound care.—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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This feeling of uncertainty – of not knowing what comes next or how this ends – has pervaded families across the country.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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“Permeate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permeate. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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