as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeping
As construction crews work on the final landscaping details around the 20-acre presidential center, the anticipation is seeping from the Obama Foundation's Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Mike Strautmanis.
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Blotting helps pull stains up and out of the rug's surface, preventing them from seeping into the binding.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
As a result, Gemini is seeping into every nook and cranny of the Google ecosystem.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Some resorts in the Mamanuca Islands are set to lose entire wings to the sea in the coming years, and drinking water in villages is already being infiltrated by salt from seawater seeping into ground bores.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The mesh and rubber backing keeps it from shifting while preventing moisture from seeping through.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Each spritz ensures your makeup stays in place without fading or seeping into fine lines for up to 16 hours, according to the brand.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Creating a leakproof barrier for your backpack, a rain cover is absolutely essential for blocking the rain from seeping in and soaking your trail snacks, electronic devices, and extra layers.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The scissors work great, but because the props team punctured the uterus to assist in the incision, the amniotic liquid started leaking out, seeping into the prosthetic torso Wolf is strapped into.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Blotting helps pull stains up and out of the rug's surface, preventing them from seeping into the binding.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
As a result, Gemini is seeping into every nook and cranny of the Google ecosystem.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Some resorts in the Mamanuca Islands are set to lose entire wings to the sea in the coming years, and drinking water in villages is already being infiltrated by salt from seawater seeping into ground bores.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The mesh and rubber backing keeps it from shifting while preventing moisture from seeping through.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Each spritz ensures your makeup stays in place without fading or seeping into fine lines for up to 16 hours, according to the brand.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Creating a leakproof barrier for your backpack, a rain cover is absolutely essential for blocking the rain from seeping in and soaking your trail snacks, electronic devices, and extra layers.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The scissors work great, but because the props team punctured the uterus to assist in the incision, the amniotic liquid started leaking out, seeping into the prosthetic torso Wolf is strapped into.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeping
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Check often to ensure melting snow isn't dripping on the meter from the roof or nearby trees.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Fellow livestream host La La Anthony, a bronze goddess in a Wiederhoeft gown dripping with jewels, channeled her inner Jessica Rabbit with red hair.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Customers should expect an ROI within 12 months or less after implementing the Locus Array depending on the speed of deployment and the types of SKUs flowing through the system, Peterson said.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
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Customers take their pick among rows of blueberry scones, red velvet cake, Dubai chocolate croissants and treats served with oozing honey combs.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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The year after that, the young Lightning made a surprise run to the Stanley Cup Final after beating a veteran-laden Detroit Red Wings team oozing with championship pedigree in the first round … in seven games.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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“Seeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeping. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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