as in suffused
to spread throughout
the delicious scent of roasting turkey pervaded the house
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Recent Examples of pervaded
Labor actions have swept through two of the busiest ports in Northern Europe, further compounding the congestion that has pervaded in the region throughout 2025.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Until very recently, people who have been pregnant or given birth kept the experience to themselves; a sense of secrecy or even shame pervaded the realities of welcoming a child.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The pungent smell of weed pervaded the arena as YoungBoy performed an eclectic set, showcasing the breadth of songs in his catalog.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
From there, kabocha likely pervaded other parts of Asia through trade.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
Long before its history of spying on students became widely known, the ADL’s weaponization of victimhood had already pervaded our public schools.
—Sahar Mustafah
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The original Alien came out at the end of a decade defined in part by stagflation, corporate consolidation, globalism, and a general sense of cynicism that pervaded American culture.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Following their first win of the season the night before, a much lighter mood pervaded the Twins clubhouse Wednesday morning despite a forecast full of rain.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The light from the rhinestones and diamond jewelry pervaded the tub.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Until very recently, people who have been pregnant or given birth kept the experience to themselves; a sense of secrecy or even shame pervaded the realities of welcoming a child.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The pungent smell of weed pervaded the arena as YoungBoy performed an eclectic set, showcasing the breadth of songs in his catalog.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
From there, kabocha likely pervaded other parts of Asia through trade.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
Long before its history of spying on students became widely known, the ADL’s weaponization of victimhood had already pervaded our public schools.
—Sahar Mustafah
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The original Alien came out at the end of a decade defined in part by stagflation, corporate consolidation, globalism, and a general sense of cynicism that pervaded American culture.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Following their first win of the season the night before, a much lighter mood pervaded the Twins clubhouse Wednesday morning despite a forecast full of rain.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The light from the rhinestones and diamond jewelry pervaded the tub.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervaded
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Two frame types—the Breitling Chrono 0002 and Breitling Lémain 0001—are available directly from Cutler & Gross in different colors and editions, and each is suffused with nods to the Swiss watchmaker’s esteemed dive watch collection.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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But will this common sense prevail in an era suffused with division and mutual political loathing?—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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For instance, Bolsonaro’s flunkies penetrated the government agency that handled film distribution.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 225-grain handload had not penetrated the skull, but had probably torn through jaw muscles and ranged into the neck.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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But the Brewers are an example of a franchise that has established a philosophy that has permeated the clubhouse.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Jordan’s greatness has permeated every sport, with baseball players like Jazz Chisholm, football players like Jalen Hurts of the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles, to soccer clubs like Paris Saint-Germain rocking the Jumpman.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Pervaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervaded. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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