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 While making field goals at an unprecedented rate, Tucker exuded confidence and charisma. Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 6 May 2025 As smooth-talking thief and heist ringleader Danny Ocean, George Clooney exuded an effortless cool and innate likability that translated across all three Ocean's films. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 May 2025 Then, as on Saturday, Taylor’s performance exuded charm and warmth, joy and pathos, heartfelt emotion and seamless craftsmanship. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025 This season's totes come in various forms, from faux suede hobo bags exuding bohemian charm to bold leopard print designs that make a statement. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for exude
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  • Slowly drip mixture into cold oil to form the ‘caviar’.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • 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
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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
  • But the dog is dripping blood and oozing pus, and his testicles are swollen like a balloon.
    Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
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  • The chemicals seep into soil and wash into waterways that flow into the bay from landfills, airports, industrial sites, military bases and sewage treatment plants.
    CalMatters, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
  • Key Takeaways Seal your tile and grout at least once a year to prevent water, soap, and dirt from seeping in and making the surface hard to clean. Stick to gentle, non-acidic cleaners and avoid anything citrus-based or abrasive to protect both the tile surface and the sealant.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
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  • The iconic teen drama kept emotions flowing from 1998 to 2003.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 24 May 2025
  • The bigger the bottleneck, the more freely the contents of the bottle flow through it.
    Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
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  • The energy in the building was present all night but seemed to pick up in the ninth when the Mets percolated at the plate for the first time, getting within four runs and having two on for Soto to get a chance at prolonging matters.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • The Bears’ decision to turn its attention back to building a stadium complex in Arlington Heights opens the latest but likely not the final chapter in a saga that has percolated across the region for years.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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

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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exude. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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