as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeping
Each spritz ensures your makeup stays in place without fading or seeping into fine lines for up to 16 hours, according to the brand.
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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
China's factory‑gate prices rose in March for the first time in more than three years, signaling that a spike in energy costs has started seeping into the manufacturing sector and threatening already-thin corporate margins.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The problem was that existing 3D cameras were far too cumbersome to take into the cave, which is carefully protected to keep carbon dioxide from seeping in.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
The design is a puddle of oil seeping high above and across the boulevard that conflicts with its surroundings.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Like all the trillion-dollar platforms, Amazon can be a bit much, seeping into our lives.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There was the threat of the Jackson Heights Serial Killer, slowly seeping through the narrative.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
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
China's factory‑gate prices rose in March for the first time in more than three years, signaling that a spike in energy costs has started seeping into the manufacturing sector and threatening already-thin corporate margins.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The problem was that existing 3D cameras were far too cumbersome to take into the cave, which is carefully protected to keep carbon dioxide from seeping in.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
The design is a puddle of oil seeping high above and across the boulevard that conflicts with its surroundings.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Like all the trillion-dollar platforms, Amazon can be a bit much, seeping into our lives.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There was the threat of the Jackson Heights Serial Killer, slowly seeping through the narrative.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeping
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Always place the package on a plate or inside a container—raw meat dripping onto produce or leftovers is one of the most common sources of cross-contamination in the home kitchen.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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That, of course, and the occasional ghostly presences, unsettling cries, and blood dripping from the ceiling.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Drivers will discover that the design causes unavoidable backups in both directions on Broward Boulevard, plus confusing and hazardous lane changes to avoid traffic flowing from the opposite direction.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The same would need to happen with Bernard, who has never played football but is oozing with size and athleticism.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 6-6 Banks is oozing with talent, but his college production didn’t always match.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Seeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeping. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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