seep

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 However, if your area doesn’t experience regular rain or your furniture doesn’t include cloth cushions, water-resistant fabrics can work well to prevent most moisture from seeping through the cover. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 2025 The Phoenician Scheme is the director’s latest film to let modern life seep into his high-concept worlds. David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025 Legislative action’s impact has also seeped into work, with 47% reporting workplace discrimination or harassment in the past year and 75% of transgender employees having experienced workplace discrimination at some point in their careers. Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 The sun-protecting formulas can also seep into the deeper layers of your leather seats, causing cracks and permanent discoloration. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for seep
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  • But a special energy crackles in the grandstands when a hitter who drips with danger steps to the plate.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • The liquid caught on his glasses and dripped into his eyes.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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  • Words of praise flowed over the gathering as she was honored for service and dedication to her congregation and her community.
    Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • The tears of relief flowed as Ivanisevic climbed up the stadium to embrace his father.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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  • Concerns have percolated out to consumers, which can be seen in various ways.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • At the same time, prolonged drought and rising temperatures have sapped river flows and decreased the amount of water percolating underground and recharging aquifers.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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  • Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.
    Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • From the deep soaking tub to the double sinks and amenities such as the aromatic Amouage soap, the suite oozed with comfort and sophistication. Food and Drink With eight on-site restaurants and lounges, the Chedi has an abundance of fine-dining options.
    Nicole Brewer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Netanyahu exudes preternatural confidence in his powers of manipulation.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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  • While the markets may prefer a cut, what really spooks analysts and investors alike is when Trump’s pressure over the base rate bleeds into questions of tampering.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 June 2025
  • Representing that camp was Vallée Duhamel's Fragments of Nowhere, which visually explored the notion of multiple dimensions bleeding into one another.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • The Padres-specific fits are so enticing, some locals might weep.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
  • Another piece reveals the face of a weeping woman, depicted with a hairstyle characteristic of the Flavian period, which dated from A.D. 69-96.
    Willem Marx, NPR, 20 June 2025

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“Seep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seep. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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