as in dripped
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeped
His deliquescent tissue had seeped under the keys, short-circuiting the motherboard.
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Increasingly, cities across Broward County are experiencing the same polarization and division that has seeped into national politics.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
An Omaha lead smelter spread dust that seeped into the soil and bodies of many residents.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
In February, a mix of snow and road salt seeped into underground electrical equipment, plunging more than 5,000 of our constituents in Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, and Bushwick into darkness.
—Shahana Hanif, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Right above the grand staircase after entering the home is a black marking, representing some of the smoke damage that seeped throughout the home.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Glosserman even pointed to a familiar GEICO insurance commercial — featuring a masked killer who, much like Leslie Vernon, wears no shoes and overalls — as an example of how their cult film’s visual language has seeped into the mainstream.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Perry’s emotions seeped into his play, affecting his confidence.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
As gray dawn seeped into the mountain woods, the wildlife symphony rang down the ridges and through the high coves.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Increasingly, cities across Broward County are experiencing the same polarization and division that has seeped into national politics.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
An Omaha lead smelter spread dust that seeped into the soil and bodies of many residents.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
In February, a mix of snow and road salt seeped into underground electrical equipment, plunging more than 5,000 of our constituents in Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, and Bushwick into darkness.
—Shahana Hanif, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Right above the grand staircase after entering the home is a black marking, representing some of the smoke damage that seeped throughout the home.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Glosserman even pointed to a familiar GEICO insurance commercial — featuring a masked killer who, much like Leslie Vernon, wears no shoes and overalls — as an example of how their cult film’s visual language has seeped into the mainstream.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Perry’s emotions seeped into his play, affecting his confidence.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
As gray dawn seeped into the mountain woods, the wildlife symphony rang down the ridges and through the high coves.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeped
Verb
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Bristowe shared a video of herself in a post-op bra with drains attached, as fluid dripped through tubes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Essential Drip Glossy Balm in the shade skinny dripped and the brand's Mélange à Trois Blush & Highlight Stick in the shade sweet talker to apply her look in the car.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On April 9, the Poker Face star oozed cool girl energy in a liquid black dress by LaQuan Smith while attending the New York City premiere of Lorne.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mucus oozed out of the coral stems, a telltale response to trauma.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agreement gave Poway a means of replacing water that flowed into the Lake Poway reservoir, said Poway Utilities Administrator Carlos Cortes.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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This dynamic flowed through to Peacock as well, where EBITDA losses were $432 million.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The first half of the set exuded a vintage showbiz flair.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tilly exuded main character energy in a custom black Balmain gown that was emblazoned with her own smirking face, created from intricate beading.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But white settlers’ hatred of Indians and desire for their lands percolated on the American frontier, while visions of territorial expansion reigned among national leaders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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But, with Xi Jinping’s endorsement of the classics, Liu’s Straussian ideas have percolated into the upper echelons of the Party.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Seeped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeped. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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