as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree
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Recent Examples of exude
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.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
The space will be adorned with marble sconces, warm wood accents and blue hues that exude elevation and comfort.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Chastain makes the mask that hides Jennifer’s pain translucent at just the right punctuating moments, impressive for a character who lives behind a 24-7 front that never exudes agency.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
Zellweger closed-toe pumps complimented her wardrobe, which exuded 1950s glam.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
The space will be adorned with marble sconces, warm wood accents and blue hues that exude elevation and comfort.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Chastain makes the mask that hides Jennifer’s pain translucent at just the right punctuating moments, impressive for a character who lives behind a 24-7 front that never exudes agency.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
Zellweger closed-toe pumps complimented her wardrobe, which exuded 1950s glam.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exude
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Rain delay Wednesday’s game tipped-off about a half hour later than originally scheduled because of a small leak in the Gampel Pavilion roof that dripped water onto the baseline in front of the UConn bench.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a ruling dripping with irony, Circuit Judge Keathan Frink denied to issue an injunction because Stevens had withdrawn as a candidate to support a third contender, Commissioner Todd Drosky, the only logical choice for mayor (who has this newspaper’s endorsement).—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Notice his stance, feet spread wider than shoulder width apart, oozing confidence.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Draper, oozing charm and confidence in his expensive suit, is the quintessential ad man—a modern-day David Ogilvy, whose book Confessions of an Advertising Man once defined the industry.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Water can still seep into the seams and through the zippers.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Laminate isn’t porous, but moisture can still seep into seams and edges, causing peeling or swelling over time, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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Conversation flowed into dinner, where the crowd discovered another accessory waiting for them: a luggage tag, ready for the next trip.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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In traditional mentorship, knowledge typically flows one way—senior leaders guiding younger employees.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In astrology, a square aspect means that action is taking place and further things are percolating.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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And Mary, for her part, is too ambitious to settle for mere pickpocketing and shoplifting and the occasional smash-and-grab; she’s got a big, classic, complicated heist percolating in her head that will involve more than just the Elephants.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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In July, Hilaria wept alongside her husband when a Santa Fe judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec after ruling that the prosecution concealed evidence from his legal team.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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More than once a staff member slumped across their desk and wept.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Eating iron-rich foods, taking supplements, and treating heavy period bleeding with medications or procedures can help.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
8 Mar. 2025
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Hemorrhagic strokes are the result of bleeding in the brain.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exude. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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