as in oozes
to flow forth slowly through small openings
a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree
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Recent Examples of exudes
Indeed, every fiber of Flagg’s on-court persona exudes a desire to win, while playing for a franchise whose best interest since at least February has been to lose for improved draft lottery odds.
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Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Through it all, the 55-year-old former Fed governor exudes a confidence that is the antithesis of Harry Truman's paradigmatic two-handed economist — qualities that seemed to attract the president and might be essential in his effort to reform the staid Federal Reserve.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Juan Otero Limon, junior, Wilson College Preparatory Juan is a reliable student who exudes a calm confidence that deserves recognition.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Blanketed in olive groves in a remote setting that’s minutes away from tourist attractions, this one-bedroom retreat exudes quiet stillness.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
But perhaps most importantly, Soluna exudes a kindness and warm that influences the world around her.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Sarah Michelle Gellar's latest red carpet look exudes sophistication—and sparkles.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
But this colorful Mac is likely to be a success with college students on a budget and other consumers who want a device that exudes quality beyond its price.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Their wide cut, the loose leg, the waist-defining rise, and the purposefully falling hemline all work together to create a silhouette that exudes confidence.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Through it all, the 55-year-old former Fed governor exudes a confidence that is the antithesis of Harry Truman's paradigmatic two-handed economist — qualities that seemed to attract the president and might be essential in his effort to reform the staid Federal Reserve.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Juan Otero Limon, junior, Wilson College Preparatory Juan is a reliable student who exudes a calm confidence that deserves recognition.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Blanketed in olive groves in a remote setting that’s minutes away from tourist attractions, this one-bedroom retreat exudes quiet stillness.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
But perhaps most importantly, Soluna exudes a kindness and warm that influences the world around her.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Sarah Michelle Gellar's latest red carpet look exudes sophistication—and sparkles.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
But this colorful Mac is likely to be a success with college students on a budget and other consumers who want a device that exudes quality beyond its price.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Their wide cut, the loose leg, the waist-defining rise, and the purposefully falling hemline all work together to create a silhouette that exudes confidence.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
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Inside, the vibe oozes understated cool in neutral shades of cream made interesting by pops of color and quirky art—a gold toilet sculpture here, a squiggly wall there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The suppurating contempt Sheridan feels for the Big Apple oozes its way through much of the series, its condescending pus infecting stunning vistas, swelling musical compositions and at least one award-worthy performance, courtesy of Michelle Pfeiffer.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Love drips off every auto-focus shot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cold of the refrigerator probably seeps in through a crack in the shield that protects her fats.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Potholes form when water seeps into the asphalt and expands when freezing, breaking the pavement apart, according to Milwaukee's Department of Public Works.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Roughly 20% of crude and natural gas normally flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains all but closed to oil tankers and other shipping traffic because of the war.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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An estimated 9,000 gallons reached the San Diego River, which flows past Dog Beach.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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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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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
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“Exudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exudes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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