as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seep
If the soil is dry to the touch at a depth of two inches, slowly apply water to the plants so the water seeps into the soil.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The machine whirs to life, the smell of hot plastic slowly seeping into the air.
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Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Waterproof materials are impervious to water, providing a complete barrier, while water-resistant materials only resist water penetration to a certain degree before the water seeps through.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
That allows water to seep gradually down through the top few inches of soil where plants’ roots live, lingering long enough so that roots can absorb it.
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Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seep
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The machine whirs to life, the smell of hot plastic slowly seeping into the air.
—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Waterproof materials are impervious to water, providing a complete barrier, while water-resistant materials only resist water penetration to a certain degree before the water seeps through.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
That allows water to seep gradually down through the top few inches of soil where plants’ roots live, lingering long enough so that roots can absorb it.
—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seep
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Or a cartoony hamburger that is doing a little too much — the cheese drip a little too textured, the shine on the bun a little uncanny.
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Although maritime traffic has been able to flow through the channel, the future of the Strait of Hormuz remains in flux.
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Shares are up 43% in the year to date as more money has flowed into regional gaming.
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The bill has been percolating in Washington for several months as a variety of interest groups duke it out over its impact on America’s AI lead.
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The company is actively exploring opportunities to expand its 48-volt mild hybrid architecture, which is likely to percolate throughout the lineup over time.
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Evans’ confidence oozed throughout the interaction, something that stuck with Minnesota.
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And the smooth, green puree oozing out from underneath the tomatoes?
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The leg-lengthening bottoms exude sophistication and instantly upgrade any summer outfit.
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Once a jewelry store and later the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Riviera is a striking art deco space that exudes old-school glamour.
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In May, a man pushed a wounded and visibly bleeding woman in a wheelchair out of the entrance of a building.
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Now, there will be several hundred people left to work mainly on Marathon, the extraction shooter that has not met expectations since launch, and continues to bleed players.
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After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.
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In a joint confessional, Zac also wept over his tense relationship with the Plaths, especially Lydia’s brothers.
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“Seep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seep. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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