exudes

present tense third-person singular of exude
as in oozes
to flow forth slowly through small openings a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree

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Recent Examples of exudes Even with the ebb and flow of its guests, the lobby, with its towering floral arrangements, red leather seating, and large arched windows, exudes a sense of calm–a point of relief in the beating heart of the city. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Everything about the palatial Southern California retreat exudes Italian grandeur and classic elegance. Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Indoors, there’s a lot to set your sights on, too, between the rustic dining room that exudes southern charm to the living room with a hanging wicker swing. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Once a jewelry store and later the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Riviera is a striking art deco space that exudes old-school glamour. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 This one exudes the simple, classic quality that makes the style so popular —even Kate Hudson and Meghan Markle are fans of the look. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Director John Woo brings a balletic style that exudes confidence and flair, particularly in the stunning one-take hospital shootout sequence. Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 The back yard, casually unkempt and shaded by tall trees, exudes natural splendor. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026 Crisp white, etched with a delicate blue bloom print, exudes summer vibes. Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
  • That confidence — and the apparent embrace of both her Chinese and American cultural identities — oozes through one particular family photograph.
    Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • The best part, however, was that pants-and-shoe combo that oozes wealth and elegance without sacrificing comfort.
    Eva Thomas, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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  • The score drips with a sinister ostinato as the rats scurry into every corner of her castle.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Slime literally drips off them, and there can be an inch or more of slime in the bottom of your cooler.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Not in a dangerous way, but as blood moves through your smallest vessels, some of the fluid seeps out into surrounding tissue.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
  • The boisterousness seeps away, replaced by a surprising vulnerability.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • To balance the market next year, flows through the strait need only recover to 65% of their pre-conflict level.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 30 June 2026
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  • Mortgage rates will likely remain high as inflation percolates.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 19 May 2026
  • That, in turn, depends on controlling water flow and pressure as the liquid percolates through the coffee grounds.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Swiss skier Melanie Meillard weeps in the arms of her teammate Janine Schmitt after missing a turn on her slalom run Women’s Team Combined Slalom.
    Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Cannon weeps into an expansive white space that only she and Trish inhabit.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025

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