as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
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Recent Examples of seeping
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.
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Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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
The mesh and rubber backing keeps it from shifting while preventing moisture from seeping through.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Each spritz ensures your makeup stays in place without fading or seeping into fine lines for up to 16 hours, according to the brand.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Creating a leakproof barrier for your backpack, a rain cover is absolutely essential for blocking the rain from seeping in and soaking your trail snacks, electronic devices, and extra layers.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The scissors work great, but because the props team punctured the uterus to assist in the incision, the amniotic liquid started leaking out, seeping into the prosthetic torso Wolf is strapped into.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
China's factory‑gate prices rose in March for the first time in more than three years, signaling that a spike in energy costs has started seeping into the manufacturing sector and threatening already-thin corporate margins.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The problem was that existing 3D cameras were far too cumbersome to take into the cave, which is carefully protected to keep carbon dioxide from seeping in.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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
The mesh and rubber backing keeps it from shifting while preventing moisture from seeping through.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Each spritz ensures your makeup stays in place without fading or seeping into fine lines for up to 16 hours, according to the brand.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Creating a leakproof barrier for your backpack, a rain cover is absolutely essential for blocking the rain from seeping in and soaking your trail snacks, electronic devices, and extra layers.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The scissors work great, but because the props team punctured the uterus to assist in the incision, the amniotic liquid started leaking out, seeping into the prosthetic torso Wolf is strapped into.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
China's factory‑gate prices rose in March for the first time in more than three years, signaling that a spike in energy costs has started seeping into the manufacturing sector and threatening already-thin corporate margins.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The problem was that existing 3D cameras were far too cumbersome to take into the cave, which is carefully protected to keep carbon dioxide from seeping in.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeping
Verb
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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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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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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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“Seeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeping. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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