as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolating
The excitement has been percolating for quite some time – since 2019 when the sequel was initially announced.
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Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are always very different solo endeavors percolating in this crew.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The idea has been seriously percolating since scientists learned how to reprogram stem cells to become almost any type of cell needed.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The idea of taking listeners back to a time when AM ruled the airwaves has been percolating for a while.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
This has been percolating for months, ultimately revising May and June numbers from a total of 291,000 to 33,000.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
That suggests coffee price increases are already percolating through the company.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Are there any ideas percolating in your head?
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet looked at a study by Upgraded Points, a financial information website, which eyeballed pay and price patterns from late 2020 – just as the worst bout of inflation in 40 years was percolating – through 2024.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are always very different solo endeavors percolating in this crew.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The idea has been seriously percolating since scientists learned how to reprogram stem cells to become almost any type of cell needed.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The idea of taking listeners back to a time when AM ruled the airwaves has been percolating for a while.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
This has been percolating for months, ultimately revising May and June numbers from a total of 291,000 to 33,000.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
That suggests coffee price increases are already percolating through the company.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Are there any ideas percolating in your head?
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet looked at a study by Upgraded Points, a financial information website, which eyeballed pay and price patterns from late 2020 – just as the worst bout of inflation in 40 years was percolating – through 2024.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolating
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The new collections reimagine the classic Bird on a Rock motif, brought to life by Jean Schlumberger in 1965, and takes its design cues from a bird’s wing, as well as the layered look of a bird’s plumage, to create graceful, sculptural pieces dripping in diamonds and other gemstones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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An ice machine in the middle of the room had a drain line dripping into a 5-gallon bucket.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Risk Perception Gap Despite these compelling examples and the long track record of inclusive finance institutions, capital is not flowing in sufficient amounts for inclusive finance institutions to develop their climate adaptation initiatives.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The river was flowing swiftly, washing away many people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s no gas seeping into your household environment, and no risk that a naked flame will set fire to your kitchen.—
Ian Baker
August 26,
New Atlas,
26 Aug. 2025
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They’re protected by a waterproof membrane that reviewers say allows rain and snow to roll right off without seeping into your socks and ruining your day.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The draw is oozing with boldfaced names and singles stars, a head-spinning thought as recently as a couple of years ago.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Photos previously captured by Fox News Digital captured blood oozing down the wall of 1122 Kings Road.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Both have an upright posture and a magnetic charisma, exuding a dignity that would be ripped away and then reclaimed over and over again in their films.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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Still, Stephens then lists a few safety tips for women that include dressing appropriately, exuding modesty, avoiding crowded spaces and not making one’s location public in real time.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Percolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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