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
This location exudes the same contemporary style the brand is known for.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Led by silver fox frontman Joe Elliott, Def Leppard exudes the confidence of a band that has absolutely nothing left to prove, but wants to anyway.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Learning to Engage McMillon has an almost professorial air that’s articulate, polite and exudes competence — but his skill set was honed by long years of experience.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Hamid, a religious Muslim, also exudes a spirituality that stands in contrast to many of his peers.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
As Maneesh, the doe-eyed Disney Channel alum Karan Brar exudes depressed decency but never quite taps into the messy turmoil that might complicate the coder’s choices.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
In a similar vein, Byredo’s Animalique exudes an equally alluring vibe that’s slightly funkier and more carnal.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
San Francisco Proper Hotel exudes Old World charm and modern flair.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Led by silver fox frontman Joe Elliott, Def Leppard exudes the confidence of a band that has absolutely nothing left to prove, but wants to anyway.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Learning to Engage McMillon has an almost professorial air that’s articulate, polite and exudes competence — but his skill set was honed by long years of experience.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Hamid, a religious Muslim, also exudes a spirituality that stands in contrast to many of his peers.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
As Maneesh, the doe-eyed Disney Channel alum Karan Brar exudes depressed decency but never quite taps into the messy turmoil that might complicate the coder’s choices.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
In a similar vein, Byredo’s Animalique exudes an equally alluring vibe that’s slightly funkier and more carnal.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
San Francisco Proper Hotel exudes Old World charm and modern flair.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
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Head to Rin-Tei, a tiny and serenely spare spot at the intersection of Crystal Springs Road and El Camino in San Mateo that oozes zen.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Melpignano, whose family also owns the award-winning Borgo Egnazia, brings the same warm energy that the Apulian resort is known for, though Castel Badia oozes a decidedly South Tyrolean vibe.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In this method, hot water flows over ground coffee held in a paper or reusable filter, which then drips into a carafe or mug below.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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The melter sits over a sewer line, idling while heating the snow to thirty-eight degrees, barely above freezing, and drips the water directly into a drain.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Moisture that seeps into porous materials like fabrics, wicker, and wood freezes and expands, causing cracking and splitting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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This began in the 1910s, mainly in the Lake Maracaibo area, and then spread to the east in the Monagas Basin, south of Caracas, where surface seeps of oil occurred.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Light flows in from the garden, and quiet reigns.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beyond me, the room flows with people going back into the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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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In her new Disney+ documentary, The End of an Era, Taylor Swift weeps while reflecting on violent attacks and threats made against her fans during the Eras Tour.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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