1
as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
maple sap oozed slowly from the cut in the tree and into the bucket
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2
as in to drag
to move slowly
the line more or less oozes past the body lying in state, as mourners are not allowed to pause
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Recent Examples of ooze
Christopher Maag, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Nosferatu is summoned from the occult niche of the Eggers universe viewers are now familiar with: remnants of The Lighthouse (2019) and The Northman (2022) ooze through the Gothic gloom and nauseating eroticism.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Blood sweat is a pink fluid that pygmy hippos ooze out to keep cool in humid climates and to protect their skin from sunburns.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The goal, said Joshua Goodman, a spokesman for the department, is to rid New York of its mounds of flimsy plastic garbage bags and all their grotesqueries: the sidewalk ooze, the smell, the rats.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Nosferatu is summoned from the occult niche of the Eggers universe viewers are now familiar with: remnants of The Lighthouse (2019) and The Northman (2022) ooze through the Gothic gloom and nauseating eroticism.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
The space oozes a relaxed lounge-vibe for guests to enjoy the all-day menu, which also references the hotel’s culinary heritage across its smartly edited collection of dishes.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Blood sweat is a pink fluid that pygmy hippos ooze out to keep cool in humid climates and to protect their skin from sunburns.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ooze
Noun
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The exterior is made of water-resistant suede to shield your toes from water, snow, and mud, and the padded heel collar prevents ankle blisters.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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The bottom can also at times be limestone, not squishy mud, which again contributes to the unique coloring.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Pro tip: To help avoid freezing pipes, keep garage doors closed, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors for more air circulation and drip water from faucets.—
Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The homeless man appears to grab a knife and stabs Pena, who then can be seen fleeing with blood dripping from his neck and face.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The deputies dragged Payne across the floor, according to the complaint.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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The video shows a man trying to drag Zakariya’s lifeless body before he too is shot.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Other Big Stories Sewage sludge, which farmers use as inexpensive fertilizer, contains chemicals that pose health risks, the E.P.A. said.—
David Leonhardt,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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This energy demand, driven by processes like aeration and sludge treatment, underscores the need for energy-efficient solutions.—
Dan Kelly,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But Sparrow Italia and Casa Madera, which both opened late in 2024, exude a different air: exclusive, glamorous, clubby, focused on food but also on the nightlife and entertainment aspects.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Carroll has long been regarded around the league as a force of nature who exudes charisma and positive energy with a knack for creating belief and connection within his teams.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Dryness, tightness, and flakiness seem to creep in overnight, leaving us wondering how to keep our glow through the season.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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Those reasons will become harder to defend as the deadline creeps closer and Ball continues to impress on both ends of the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In lieu of awareness, doubt and insidious propaganda can seep in.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
30 Jan. 2025
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Our hands had lost all dexterity and the cold was seeping into our torsos.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Emma Corrin — who plays Anna Harding, best friend to Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen Hutter — had to film a scene covered in rats that crawled on their bare chest.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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The investigators will lay out a grid at the scene, typically with string, and literally crawl around on their hands and knees in search of footprints or other clues.—
Adiel Kaplan,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Ooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ooze. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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