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 a new documentary from The Frontier and ProPublica, reporter Nick Bowlin investigates a scourge of oil field wastewater seeping into the lives of Oklahomans, about half of whom live within a mile of an oil and gas operation.
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Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
The markings were initially identified as prehistoric art in 1912 by professor William Sollas and Henri Breuil but were later dismissed as a natural phenomenon caused by mineral deposits seeping through the rock, the study said.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026
But some residents say the property was poorly maintained, with one reporting sewage seeping into her bathtub.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
When the seal of a flapper, for example, wears away, the seal can't keep water from seeping out of the tank and into the bowl, which makes your toilet constantly run.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Beginning with the Beat Generation, slowly and gently, like pot smoke seeping from a college dorm room, America’s counterculture of the 1950s and 1960s insinuated itself in unlikely places with unexpected results.
—Lewis Jacobsen, Air Mail, 23 May 2026
Higher fuel costs are seeping into the price of some consumer goods, Hanks said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Apply a sealant to wooden furniture to prevent moisture from seeping into the wood and encouraging algae to grow.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Artificial intelligence seeping into classrooms and industries, junior roles becoming more competitive and the rising cost of a diploma are changing the equation.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
The markings were initially identified as prehistoric art in 1912 by professor William Sollas and Henri Breuil but were later dismissed as a natural phenomenon caused by mineral deposits seeping through the rock, the study said.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026
But some residents say the property was poorly maintained, with one reporting sewage seeping into her bathtub.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
When the seal of a flapper, for example, wears away, the seal can't keep water from seeping out of the tank and into the bowl, which makes your toilet constantly run.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Beginning with the Beat Generation, slowly and gently, like pot smoke seeping from a college dorm room, America’s counterculture of the 1950s and 1960s insinuated itself in unlikely places with unexpected results.
—Lewis Jacobsen, Air Mail, 23 May 2026
Higher fuel costs are seeping into the price of some consumer goods, Hanks said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Apply a sealant to wooden furniture to prevent moisture from seeping into the wood and encouraging algae to grow.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Artificial intelligence seeping into classrooms and industries, junior roles becoming more competitive and the rising cost of a diploma are changing the equation.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeping
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The cannister featured an image of an angry mutt with saliva dripping from its jaws.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Add saucers under containers to catch water to prevent staining the balcony surface and reduce the amount of water dripping on the downstairs neighbors.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The money keeps flowing into AI infrastructure, which will support the earnings of companies like Dell, HPE, and the chipmakers.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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But details aren’t exactly flowing yet.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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Since around 2020, a giant magma chamber has swelled under the Reykjanes Peninsula, the onshore limb of the Reykjanes Ridge, triggering earthquakes and sending lava oozing into the streets.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Despite the heavy circumstances surrounding his character, Harbour shared that the light and relaxation oozing out of his child colleagues made for an unforgettable experience.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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“Seeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeping. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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