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 smell of weed seeps through the doors.
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Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
If any water seeps out of the pot into the saucer, make sure to dump it out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The blood seeps up the edges of her white skirts — that’s going to be hellish to try to get out.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Cold seeps are areas where methane and chemicals leak from the seafloor.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Potholes are created when water seeps beneath the pavement through cracks, according to Indianapolis' website.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Water seeps in through these cracks.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
As the rising sun seeps through twisted mangroves, JP Clark’s fly fishing rod bends suddenly.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
This began in the 1910s, mainly in the Lake Maracaibo area, and then spread to the east in the Monagas Basin, south of Caracas, where surface seeps of oil occurred.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
If any water seeps out of the pot into the saucer, make sure to dump it out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The blood seeps up the edges of her white skirts — that’s going to be hellish to try to get out.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Cold seeps are areas where methane and chemicals leak from the seafloor.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Potholes are created when water seeps beneath the pavement through cracks, according to Indianapolis' website.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Water seeps in through these cracks.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
As the rising sun seeps through twisted mangroves, JP Clark’s fly fishing rod bends suddenly.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
This began in the 1910s, mainly in the Lake Maracaibo area, and then spread to the east in the Monagas Basin, south of Caracas, where surface seeps of oil occurred.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeps
Verb
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If the roller drips, roll it over the tray's flat area to remove excess paint.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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The actress’s hair is swooped and swirled atop her head; her neck drips with rows of pearls; her arms are cloaked in black opera gloves, while her eyes are hidden behind oversized tortiseshell shades.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Oil heats up and flows quickly in modern cars, but giving your vehicle ample time to warm up before driving could save you serious engine strain.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to the new Tokyo Tuna, where your dinner flows your way.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Head to Rin-Tei, a tiny and serenely spare spot at the intersection of Crystal Springs Road and El Camino in San Mateo that oozes zen.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Melpignano, whose family also owns the award-winning Borgo Egnazia, brings the same warm energy that the Apulian resort is known for, though Castel Badia oozes a decidedly South Tyrolean vibe.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Indoors, there’s a lot to set your sights on, too, between the rustic dining room that exudes southern charm to the living room with a hanging wicker swing.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
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Off-road SUVs The hottest SUV these days is one that exudes ruggedness and toughness; consumers cannot get enough of these utes, even though so few actually go off-roading.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 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 bleeds into how damages are assessed in the aftermath of an accident, as everything from medical bills to lost wages and emotional distress are critical element that will be legally considered.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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My cinematographer would tell me, and my colorist would tell me that red bleeds so badly.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Seeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeps. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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