as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeping
Nothing about it was science fiction; AI has been seeping into wealth management for years.
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Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That ensures the polyurea layers adhere to one another and form a solid mass, blocking water from seeping through.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
The machine whirs to life, the smell of hot plastic slowly seeping into the air.
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Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
In Minneapolis, ProPublica found that tear gas had traveled at least a quarter mile before seeping into a McDonald’s.
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ProPublica,
10 June 2026
Keep it minimal for no seeping in and damaging, curling, or cracking, suggests Stein.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That ensures the polyurea layers adhere to one another and form a solid mass, blocking water from seeping through.
—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
The machine whirs to life, the smell of hot plastic slowly seeping into the air.
—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
In Minneapolis, ProPublica found that tear gas had traveled at least a quarter mile before seeping into a McDonald’s.
—
ProPublica,
10 June 2026
Keep it minimal for no seeping in and damaging, curling, or cracking, suggests Stein.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeping
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Endive petals dripping in vinaigrette.
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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And the smooth, green puree oozing out from underneath the tomatoes?
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Squeezed juices are oozing out, right?
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“Seeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeping. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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