as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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as in to penetrate
to spread throughout
the closing shot of the film is one of those iconic images that has long since percolated into the cultural consciousness
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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
As its restless protagonist navigates the road to ultimate personal victory, director Morrison is right there with her, maintaining a propulsive momentum accentuated by editor Harry Yoon’s rhythmic cuts and composer Tamar-Kali’s elegant, percolating score.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
Meantime, Starbucks could percolate today following an upgrade from Morgan Stanley with a price target of $115.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The notion that some college applicants avoid entire states because of their politics had long percolated as a rumor in admission circles.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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Broncos offense starting to percolate, and man Saints’ defense is bad.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
As its restless protagonist navigates the road to ultimate personal victory, director Morrison is right there with her, maintaining a propulsive momentum accentuated by editor Harry Yoon’s rhythmic cuts and composer Tamar-Kali’s elegant, percolating score.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
Meantime, Starbucks could percolate today following an upgrade from Morgan Stanley with a price target of $115.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The notion that some college applicants avoid entire states because of their politics had long percolated as a rumor in admission circles.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Percolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolate. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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