as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeping
Like right now, the whole top of my project is seeping water.
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Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026
Underneath the broad comedy, the sagging and the seeping, Meat Suit is about that sense of loss — or rather, of constant flux, root-level change that, in truth, is always going on in our physical and ephemeral selves, but that the upending jolt of parenthood brings right to the surface.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
The room is seeping in natural light with floor-to-ceiling windows covering the entire east-facing wall.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Instead of skittering off, the hot droplets start sticking and seeping into the surface texture, and leave wet patches behind.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Younger was shocked to find water seeping inside, forcing her to close shop for the next two days.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Make sure to wring out any excess water to prevent liquids from seeping in and damaging the electrical components.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Graber says this will prevent the moisture from seeping into the rug pad or floor (and causing mold or damage).
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026
Underneath the broad comedy, the sagging and the seeping, Meat Suit is about that sense of loss — or rather, of constant flux, root-level change that, in truth, is always going on in our physical and ephemeral selves, but that the upending jolt of parenthood brings right to the surface.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
The room is seeping in natural light with floor-to-ceiling windows covering the entire east-facing wall.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Instead of skittering off, the hot droplets start sticking and seeping into the surface texture, and leave wet patches behind.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Younger was shocked to find water seeping inside, forcing her to close shop for the next two days.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Make sure to wring out any excess water to prevent liquids from seeping in and damaging the electrical components.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Graber says this will prevent the moisture from seeping into the rug pad or floor (and causing mold or damage).
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeping
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In November, Aguilera modeled a plunging satin corset dripping with pearls in a behind-the-scenes clip uploaded on Instagram.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Animal Control was also called to the home in concern for the dog's safety due to blood still dripping from her privates four weeks into her heat cycle.—
Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Focus on Creating Flow and Accessibility Sharing an end table between two perpendicular sofas may be convenient for daily living, but that closed corner keeps people from easily flowing through the space.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Monarchs wear the topography of flowing lava on their wings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jay-Den's budding relationship with a Military Academy student is oozing awkward sexuality and helps construct his character.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The pain worsened at night and her daughter’s ear eventually began oozing pus, Oksana said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Seeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeping. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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