seep

verb

ˈsēp How to pronounce seep (audio)
Definition of seepnext
as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings water seeping through the basement walls

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Recent Examples of seep Warsh has said his goal is to keep the gas price spike from seeping into more areas of the economy. — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Put plants with the highest water needs at and around the center of your rain garden, where water will collect and pool for a bit before seeping into the soil. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Gut bacteria also produce chemicals that find their way out through the pores, which is why a sulfur-heavy dinner can seep through the skin while a plate loaded with fruit may keep a natural scent fresher. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 Heavy garlic and spices can seep into sweat, so the brand recommends fresher meals built around fruits and vegetables. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seep
  1. drip
  2. flow
  3. percolate
  4. ooze
  5. exude
  6. bleed
  7. weep
Verb
  • She’s surrounded by a herd of horses and dripping in confidence.
    — Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • At the denouement, Kember is completely alone, his flat, narcotized baritone dripping onto the faded guitar notes like melted mercury.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of drip
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  • From there, wine flowed as attendees tucked into filet mignon and sea bass while chatting across large burgundy floral centerpieces.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the weapons from American manufacturers purchased during the Biden administration are still flowing to Ukraine, but many of those contracts have been fulfilled.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • The Pittsburgh native turned the page on his high school sweetheart Nomi Leasure and entered new dating territory, a relationship with Ariana Grande, which started to percolate in early 2016.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Talk about layoffs has percolated internally since a September 18 memo by Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer Horacio Gutierrez.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of percolate
Verb
  • His talent oozed on the field, but Cecil worked to rein in Barron’s confidence.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • America was shoddy caulk oozing from a vinyl arc in a historic heatwave.
    — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ooze
Verb
  • Everything from the turndown service to the welcome drink with the hotel managers exuded the utmost in professionalism and discretion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Librarian Regina Andrews, known for her salons, exudes the dignified air of a beloved host, vividly describing the communal groundswell every young thinker and creative then could sense happening.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of exude
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  • Vaginal tissue very easily can get scratched and can bleed, depending on how smooth the wicker is.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In 2024, Tony Hout joined the vaccine trial at MD Anderson after seeking care for a spot on his ear that had been bleeding intermittently and wouldn’t fully heal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bleed
Verb
  • The prosecutor argued the beatings basically never stopped, claiming footage showed nannies beating one child, then turning their violence toward any of the other toddlers who wept while watching.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Ambulances were seen leaving the hospital to bring the children's bodies home as mourners wept and wailed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
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