as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeping
In times of uncertainty, stress can feel overwhelming, seeping into every aspect of our lives—from our physical health to our mental clarity and emotional stability.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Generative artificial intelligence is seeping deeper into our cultural fabric by the day.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Nicholson placed his father’s body in a small bathroom and used towels to block the bottom of the door to keep blood from seeping out, Porter said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
One of the most potent greenhouse gas emissions has been discovered seeping out of cracks of the Antarctic seafloor, researchers announced.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Gashes and tears were seeping, but not bleeding heavily.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Its elasticized hemline and cuffs help keep the cold from seeping in, and there are two zipper pockets to stash your phone and keys.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Its vivid symbolism is seeping into your day, creeping you out!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The effects of the national government shutdown are seeping across state lines, including into New Jersey, where frozen funds for the Hudson Tunnel project are becoming a flashpoint in the competitive 2025 gubernatorial election.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Generative artificial intelligence is seeping deeper into our cultural fabric by the day.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Nicholson placed his father’s body in a small bathroom and used towels to block the bottom of the door to keep blood from seeping out, Porter said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
One of the most potent greenhouse gas emissions has been discovered seeping out of cracks of the Antarctic seafloor, researchers announced.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Gashes and tears were seeping, but not bleeding heavily.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Its elasticized hemline and cuffs help keep the cold from seeping in, and there are two zipper pockets to stash your phone and keys.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Its vivid symbolism is seeping into your day, creeping you out!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The effects of the national government shutdown are seeping across state lines, including into New Jersey, where frozen funds for the Hudson Tunnel project are becoming a flashpoint in the competitive 2025 gubernatorial election.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeping
Verb
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Jessica Chastain wore a custom Cucinelli gown dripping in diamond accents and talked shop with DuVernay.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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However things turn out next month, Bowe’s 38th birthday will coincide with another passage in her life, one dripping with anticipation and, perhaps, a dose of poignancy.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The pennies could start flowing again, perhaps easing a shortage in some markets, after the Federal Reserve announced an upcoming shift in the distribution system of old 1-cent coins.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Now more diners are flowing through, gazing at the handwritten menu on the wall affixed with neat strips of orange tape, or calling ahead.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gummosis Gummy sap oozing from the trunk and branches is common in peaches, plums, and other fruit trees.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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The flan trembled on its plate, oozing a sugary puddle.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Seeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeping. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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