percolate

verb

ˈpər-kə-ˌlāt How to pronounce percolate (audio)
Definition of percolatenext
as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings water percolating through the coffee filter

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Recent Examples of percolate Efforts to ban members of Congress from owning or trading individual stock have percolated for years, but have repeatedly fallen short. — Luke Fountain,justin Papp, CNBC, 3 July 2026 The bill has been percolating in Washington for several months as a variety of interest groups duke it out over its impact on America’s AI lead. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 June 2026 In Night Walking, 1964, for instance, her tonal virtuosity is just beginning to percolate. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 The company is actively exploring opportunities to expand its 48-volt mild hybrid architecture, which is likely to percolate throughout the lineup over time. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for percolate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolate
  1. drip
  2. seep
  3. flow
  4. ooze
  5. exude
  6. weep
  7. bleed
Verb
  • Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of drip
Verb
  • Water had seeped in everywhere on that floor, ruining the carpet, as well as other items.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Because rotisserie chicken is often served in plastic packaging with clear lids that customers can peer into before buying, the nonprofit also looked into whether plastics had seeped into the chicken.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of seep
Verb
  • Rainfall — as little as a tenth of an inch, according to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, or ALCOSAN — can cause an overflow of stormwater and raw sewage to flow into the rivers.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Through the morning, a river of mourners dressed in black flowed from the Grand Mosalla.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • Linen pants, especially in a versatile oatmeal hue like Oprah’s, are wealth-oozing.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • The nation is oozing with patriotism and ready to ride this wave all the way to the World Cup Final, but the road just got a little tougher after Belgium’s big win on Friday.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of ooze
Verb
  • Her gigs with the Motel Swing Orchestra are celebratory affairs that exude charm, charisma and musical bonhomie.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026
  • It is located amidst nature, with every corner exuding nativeness, and the service takes care to make the local population as well as guests feel welcome in the luxury castle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of exude
Verb
  • Iran's own political leaders — the president, parliament speaker, foreign minister and others — filed in to weep and pray on Friday morning.
    — Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of weep
Verb
  • The losers are the automakers still leaving accessories to the dealer, where the margin quietly bleeds away.
    — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of bleed

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