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
The difference is that, due to that proximity and to the Koreeda of it all, Sheep in the Box exudes a melancholy resignation about the idea that humanity is going to do this rather than being driven to explore whether humanity should.
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Vulture, 17 May 2026
The building exudes club-like vibes of dark wood and brown leather couches.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Harper exudes an unfazed aura on the court.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 May 2026
This satisfying tactic works in any size space and exudes a sense of cleanliness and old charm.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The silhouette leans toward straight-legged, but with a roomy, relaxed twist that exudes effortless style.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Dating to 1883, the estate exudes both Victorian luxury and country charm in its rooms and shared spaces.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
The light, pastel-like shade captures Pisces' affinity with the sea and is instantly calming and rejuvenating, while the yellow undertone exudes the energy and dynamism of the ocean.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The château’s striking original facade somehow melds serendipitously with the contemporary interior, which exudes calm thanks to natural stone, fine woods, and muted fabrics throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Vulture, 17 May 2026
The building exudes club-like vibes of dark wood and brown leather couches.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Harper exudes an unfazed aura on the court.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 May 2026
This satisfying tactic works in any size space and exudes a sense of cleanliness and old charm.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The silhouette leans toward straight-legged, but with a roomy, relaxed twist that exudes effortless style.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Dating to 1883, the estate exudes both Victorian luxury and country charm in its rooms and shared spaces.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
The light, pastel-like shade captures Pisces' affinity with the sea and is instantly calming and rejuvenating, while the yellow undertone exudes the energy and dynamism of the ocean.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The château’s striking original facade somehow melds serendipitously with the contemporary interior, which exudes calm thanks to natural stone, fine woods, and muted fabrics throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
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Delane is a high-floor player who oozes confidence and will have no problems entering a serious, championship-level operation in Kansas City.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Amanda oozes pick-me energy, unable to build self-esteem from within, instead begging for validation through desirability, something that will always be a slippery slope for someone in a monogamous relationship.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The real stars here are John Kander and Fred Ebb, who penned a score that drips with melodic aspiration and lyrical cynicism, and Bob Fosse, whose erotically muscular choreography is the perfect match.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Berbatov’s view, a lack of continuity leads to instability within a club, which eventually seeps into the dressing room.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The strawberries get super syrupy and sweet with just a little tang from the lemon, and that flavor seeps into the biscuits in the best way.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Included in this luxury is the Eclipse pool, which seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor, and totally riddled with kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rather than asking how individuals can adapt, this approach examines how leadership dynamics, communication flows, and operational pressure interact to influence thinking, perception, and decision-making.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Mortgage rates will likely remain high as inflation percolates.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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That, in turn, depends on controlling water flow and pressure as the liquid percolates through the coffee grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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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