as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeping
Oil seeping into the ground has bubbled up onto the streets, causing the county to test more soil and remove oil from the parkways and roadways.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Politics is seeping into the event in other ways, too.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
When a bathroom is carpeted, the moisture will eventually start seeping into the carpet, causing mold and mildew growth.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Vegas is a different animal, and Game 1 showed the frustration seeping through for the first line.
—Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
In a new documentary from The Frontier and ProPublica, reporter Nick Bowlin investigates a scourge of oil field wastewater seeping into the lives of Oklahomans, about half of whom live within a mile of an oil and gas operation.
—Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
The markings were initially identified as prehistoric art in 1912 by professor William Sollas and Henri Breuil but were later dismissed as a natural phenomenon caused by mineral deposits seeping through the rock, the study said.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026
But some residents say the property was poorly maintained, with one reporting sewage seeping into her bathtub.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
When the seal of a flapper, for example, wears away, the seal can't keep water from seeping out of the tank and into the bowl, which makes your toilet constantly run.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Politics is seeping into the event in other ways, too.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
When a bathroom is carpeted, the moisture will eventually start seeping into the carpet, causing mold and mildew growth.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Vegas is a different animal, and Game 1 showed the frustration seeping through for the first line.
—Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
In a new documentary from The Frontier and ProPublica, reporter Nick Bowlin investigates a scourge of oil field wastewater seeping into the lives of Oklahomans, about half of whom live within a mile of an oil and gas operation.
—Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
The markings were initially identified as prehistoric art in 1912 by professor William Sollas and Henri Breuil but were later dismissed as a natural phenomenon caused by mineral deposits seeping through the rock, the study said.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026
But some residents say the property was poorly maintained, with one reporting sewage seeping into her bathtub.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
When the seal of a flapper, for example, wears away, the seal can't keep water from seeping out of the tank and into the bowl, which makes your toilet constantly run.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeping
Verb
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Even when the air-conditioning is cranking, my friends and I are still dripping in sweat.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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The cannister featured an image of an angry mutt with saliva dripping from its jaws.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Her auburn hair was styled with long, flowing waves that cascaded down her shoulders with a middle part.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Pitch shows that some substances can appear solid in daily life while still flowing over long periods.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Since around 2020, a giant magma chamber has swelled under the Reykjanes Peninsula, the onshore limb of the Reykjanes Ridge, triggering earthquakes and sending lava oozing into the streets.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Despite the heavy circumstances surrounding his character, Harbour shared that the light and relaxation oozing out of his child colleagues made for an unforgettable experience.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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“Seeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeping. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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