as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seep
The President characterized the offer as a gesture of goodwill from Qatar, yet critics see it as another example of foreign influence seeping into American governance.
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Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2025
The Hydrogel Face Mask Photo : Augustinus Bader Copper peptides and low-molecular hyaluronic acid seep into the skin to boost firmness and hydration, while a dose of allantoin soothes on contact.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
The gas migrated to nearby homes and buildings, following voids in the soil around other utility lines, seeping in through cracks or other openings in slabs, foundations, below-grade floors and walls, or sewer lines, according to the lawsuit.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
The work-from-home mother of young kids explained on the community forum Mumsnet that her new neighbor in the apartment next to hers smokes on his balcony — and the smell is seeping into her family’s home.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2025
The Hydrogel Face Mask Photo : Augustinus Bader Copper peptides and low-molecular hyaluronic acid seep into the skin to boost firmness and hydration, while a dose of allantoin soothes on contact.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
The gas migrated to nearby homes and buildings, following voids in the soil around other utility lines, seeping in through cracks or other openings in slabs, foundations, below-grade floors and walls, or sewer lines, according to the lawsuit.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
The work-from-home mother of young kids explained on the community forum Mumsnet that her new neighbor in the apartment next to hers smokes on his balcony — and the smell is seeping into her family’s home.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seep
Verb
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Slowly drip mixture into cold oil to form the ‘caviar’.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Rafael Nadal was a tennis warrior, to be sure: a competitive beast dripping with sweat and relentless in-the-moment ambition who could give the opposition a faraway gaze in a hurry.—
Christopher Clarey,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In cities with significant immigrant populations, many people willing to be interviewed and identified were not in danger of deportation themselves as part of the parole program, but shared the anguish of fellow residents who were, and spoke of a larger fear percolating through their communities.—
Mark Bonamo,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Though ideas for a DWP sequel have been percolating for years, fans really began getting their hopes up when Anne Hathaway wore a cerulean blue dress to reunite with Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt at the 2024 SAG Awards.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 May 2025
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This year, that cinematic quality was brought to life by the likes of Rihanna, Zoë Saldaña, Taraji P. Henson, and more special guests whose fashion moments oozed with theatrics, and intention.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
23 May 2025
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But the dog is dripping blood and oozing pus, and his testicles are swollen like a balloon.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Yeo suggests pairing this sage green with creamy off-whites and brushed brass accents for a space that exudes warmth, or layering it with white marble countertops or flooring for striking contrast that adds a touch of luxury.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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The video, which was posted to Instagram by the pet's owners on June 4, shows Ragnar fully sprawled out on his dog bed, front legs extended and head buried contently on the cushion, exuding total peace.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Much as the Pixel 10 will be used to stop power creep from bleeding into price creep, Google will draw a line in the sand that no one will pass when selling premium devices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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For boiled beets, consider adding 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar to the boiling water to reduce their pigment from bleeding.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
Verb
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As was written a long time ago, there is a time for war and a time for peace, a time to weep and a time to laugh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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By the end, moviegoers were weeping and swatting at each other trying to get video of Mescal, who was also tearing up.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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“Seep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seep. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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