as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeps
Potholes develop in roads after cracks form and then rain, snow or ice seeps into those cracks and expands and contracts as temperatures go above and below freezing.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
When grout cracks, water seeps through the cracks to increase the levels of moisture behind the walls which leads to mold and mildew growth.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Even when discussing this premise, his maniacal desire to win seeps through.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Before the expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps — places on the ocean floor where gases and fluids leak from below the seafloor.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The Nankai Trough is one of Japan’s most geologically active deep-sea regions, but before this expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Before this expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps — places on the ocean floor where gases and fluids seep up from below.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The Chicago-centric district, like the 5th Congressional District, seeps into Lake County through a snake-like gerrymandered remap.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
In English woodlands, bluebells flower early in spring, as light seeps through newly leafing trees.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
When grout cracks, water seeps through the cracks to increase the levels of moisture behind the walls which leads to mold and mildew growth.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Even when discussing this premise, his maniacal desire to win seeps through.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Before the expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps — places on the ocean floor where gases and fluids leak from below the seafloor.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The Nankai Trough is one of Japan’s most geologically active deep-sea regions, but before this expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Before this expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps — places on the ocean floor where gases and fluids seep up from below.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The Chicago-centric district, like the 5th Congressional District, seeps into Lake County through a snake-like gerrymandered remap.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
In English woodlands, bluebells flower early in spring, as light seeps through newly leafing trees.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeps
Verb
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Love drips off every auto-focus shot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ridges are always flanked by low-pressure areas, and the air at the surface flows from the high to low pressure.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inside, the vibe oozes understated cool in neutral shades of cream made interesting by pops of color and quirky art—a gold toilet sculpture here, a squiggly wall there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The suppurating contempt Sheridan feels for the Big Apple oozes its way through much of the series, its condescending pus infecting stunning vistas, swelling musical compositions and at least one award-worthy performance, courtesy of Michelle Pfeiffer.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But perhaps most importantly, Soluna exudes a kindness and warm that influences the world around her.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Michelle Gellar's latest red carpet look exudes sophistication—and sparkles.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Swiss skier Melanie Meillard weeps in the arms of her teammate Janine Schmitt after missing a turn on her slalom run Women’s Team Combined Slalom.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cannon weeps into an expansive white space that only she and Trish inhabit.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This ethos bleeds into every aspect of game and player management.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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And that purpose bleeds into intensity.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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