as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree
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Recent Examples of exuding
During a 1983 trip to Monte Carlo, Shields took a ride in a convertible while exuding '80s glam.
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
He’s almost possessed by the task at hand, exuding laser-like vision on what’s staring directly at the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
And the season’s MVP is the mustachioed Melton, whose himbo performance is defined by the palpable loneliness exuding from his muscular body.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
So was exuding pride, even behind a humble hot dog stand, which was how his great-uncle Pat got his start.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The Filipino girl group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, became the first band from the Philippines to perform at the music festival — and the Pinoy pride shone back at them, with a packed crowd whose exuberance rivaled the energy exuding from BINI onstage.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Even as the Hudson Theatre was still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise (and much theater after that) was bobbing and flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Even as the Hudson Theatre is still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise, and much theater subsequent to that, is already flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
While Buckley's Bride finds new agency on their road trip, Bale’s Frank is a complementary partner-in-crime, exuding tough-guy swagger but also man-child innocence as a vulnerable brute with a poet’s soul.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
He’s almost possessed by the task at hand, exuding laser-like vision on what’s staring directly at the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
And the season’s MVP is the mustachioed Melton, whose himbo performance is defined by the palpable loneliness exuding from his muscular body.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
So was exuding pride, even behind a humble hot dog stand, which was how his great-uncle Pat got his start.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The Filipino girl group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, became the first band from the Philippines to perform at the music festival — and the Pinoy pride shone back at them, with a packed crowd whose exuberance rivaled the energy exuding from BINI onstage.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Even as the Hudson Theatre was still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise (and much theater after that) was bobbing and flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Even as the Hudson Theatre is still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise, and much theater subsequent to that, is already flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
While Buckley's Bride finds new agency on their road trip, Bale’s Frank is a complementary partner-in-crime, exuding tough-guy swagger but also man-child innocence as a vulnerable brute with a poet’s soul.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuding
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Queso dripping all over the meat and other toppings is so much more fun.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Always place the package on a plate or inside a container—raw meat dripping onto produce or leftovers is one of the most common sources of cross-contamination in the home kitchen.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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The same would need to happen with Bernard, who has never played football but is oozing with size and athleticism.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 6-6 Banks is oozing with talent, but his college production didn’t always match.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Drivers will discover that the design causes unavoidable backups in both directions on Broward Boulevard, plus confusing and hazardous lane changes to avoid traffic flowing from the opposite direction.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some resorts in the Mamanuca Islands are set to lose entire wings to the sea in the coming years, and drinking water in villages is already being infiltrated by salt from seawater seeping into ground bores.—
MIchelle Duff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some suggest sprinkling it on the soil around your plants to keep slugs away, but baking soda has the potential of seeping into the soil and damaging roots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Exuding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuding. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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