as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeps
The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, turning the pork tender and juicy while the buttery, tangy sauce seeps into every bite—and into the potatoes below.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 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, 10 Jan. 2026
Darkness seeps from the surrounding forest.
—Elizabeth Sawchuk, The Conversation, 1 Jan. 2026
Incredibly, the mounds, which are also known as gas hydrate cold seeps, release methane gas flares some 3,300 meters up into the water—the tallest such flares ever recorded.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 25 Dec. 2025
Crude oil seeps from the sediment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
Water that seeps into small cracks or gaps around homes can freeze and expand, slowly prying open concrete, damaging driveways, sidewalks, and steps, and even compromising foundations.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
As generative AI rapidly seeps into criminal justice workflows, there are fresh questions about bias, reliability and due process.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
That ease and comfort seeps across both seasons.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 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, 10 Jan. 2026
Darkness seeps from the surrounding forest.
—Elizabeth Sawchuk, The Conversation, 1 Jan. 2026
Incredibly, the mounds, which are also known as gas hydrate cold seeps, release methane gas flares some 3,300 meters up into the water—the tallest such flares ever recorded.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 25 Dec. 2025
Crude oil seeps from the sediment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
Water that seeps into small cracks or gaps around homes can freeze and expand, slowly prying open concrete, damaging driveways, sidewalks, and steps, and even compromising foundations.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
As generative AI rapidly seeps into criminal justice workflows, there are fresh questions about bias, reliability and due process.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
That ease and comfort seeps across both seasons.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeps
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Coffee drips through a metal filter, a slow process that creates a full-bodied cup of coffee.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the needles gather fog into dew, which drips onto the roots.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
2 Dec. 2025
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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
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Vera cautions that reactivating Venezuela’s economic growth will be a medium- to-long-term task, but that when the feeling of political change is real, everything flows better, and the feeling of opportunity in the country is real right now.—
Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Then, as Venus and the sun move into Aquarius, communication flows more freely, making flirting fun again and conversations easier.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Architect Kulapat Yantrasast added a floating staircase of black-and-white marble that oozes down into the atrium landing, like oil into a pool.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
11 Dec. 2025
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The brand's Big Crown Pointer Date, known for its oversized crown and pointer date, oozes the charisma that Oris products have become known for over the decades, all encased in a ready-for-patina bronze shell that will age gracefully, just like the most iconic country songs of yesteryear.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
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Set within the sprawling Canouan Estate—which also includes the Mandarin Oriental and Canouan Estate Resort & Villas—the 40-room property exudes tropical flair, with an easy beach-club energy and Soho House’s characteristically fashionable crowd.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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In her new Disney+ documentary, The End of an Era, Taylor Swift weeps while reflecting on violent attacks and threats made against her fans during the Eras Tour.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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The hum of polishing wheels bleeds through half-open doors.—
Parin Moradiya,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Tyler Graf bleeds navy and orange.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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