as in to suffuse
to spread throughout
the delicious scent of roasting turkey pervaded the house
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Recent Examples of pervade
The scent of porcine fat pervaded the air, and, to the south, a ubiquity of urine.
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Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
Her disappearance forms the pervading mystery in Dept. Q Season 1.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Thanks to its unparalleled access to nature and the outdoor culture that pervades the city, Chattanooga recently earned the distinction of being North America’s first National Park City, a new designation that celebrates communities that protect their natural resources for generations to come.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 May 2025
Image The surge belies a pervading sense of gloom in Europe.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
Her disappearance forms the pervading mystery in Dept. Q Season 1.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Thanks to its unparalleled access to nature and the outdoor culture that pervades the city, Chattanooga recently earned the distinction of being North America’s first National Park City, a new designation that celebrates communities that protect their natural resources for generations to come.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 May 2025
Image The surge belies a pervading sense of gloom in Europe.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervade
Verb
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That kind of fine-dining lineage suffused itself into the subtext of the 2025 awards.—
Caroline Hatchett,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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Above all, it was suffused with a belief that Italian cuisine was one of civilization’s great achievements.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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 Board of Public Safety issued a report, condemning a lack of accountability that permeated the police department.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
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His belief that treating employees with respect and offering stability permeates through his company culture, resulting in a loyal workforce where many of his employees have stayed for over a decade.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Pervade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervade. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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