Synonyms of seeped

seeped

verb

past tense of seep

as in dripped

to flow forth slowly through small openings

water seeping through the basement walls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dripped
• oozed
• flowed
• exuded
• percolated
• wept
• bled
• sweat
• trickled
• transuded
• strained
• emanated
• emitted
• dribbled
• sprang
• gave off
• vented
• discharged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poured
• flooded
• surged
• streamed
• gushed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seeped

Staff quietly hurried to tape falling signage to the walls, troubleshoot the jumbotron and cook burgers and hot dogs as rain seeped through the grated ceilings of the exterior walkways. — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

The gleeful melodies of the church choir practicing next door seeped in. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Ferrero’s illness stemmed from the abnormal proteins produced by her plasma cells, which seeped out of her blood vessels and accumulated in her tissues. — Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The painting was not damaged as a result of the action, but the floor of the gallery required repair after paint seeped down. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

Here's a reality check The lore of the wilderness has seeped into many different facets of modern life. — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

In a 1990 interview with SPIN, drummer/guitarist Keith Strickland reflected on the group’s years living together in an isolated upstate New York house while writing and recording the material, saying the environment seeped into the music itself. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 July 2026

Water had seeped in everywhere on that floor, ruining the carpet, as well as other items. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Because rotisserie chicken is often served in plastic packaging with clear lids that customers can peer into before buying, the nonprofit also looked into whether plastics had seeped into the chicken. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 June 2026