1
as in dripped
to flow forth slowly through small openings
maple sap oozed slowly from the cut in the tree and into the bucket
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as in dragged
to move slowly
the line more or less oozes past the body lying in state, as mourners are not allowed to pause
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Recent Examples of oozed
Some of the league’s rival stakeholders have made such a push for clarity that speculation about Seattle’s future has oozed into the Super Bowl news cycle.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Courtesy of a steady diet of driving-and-dishing, coupled with picturesque back door cuts, the Red Devils oozed confidence in the first eight minutes.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Rocky oozed cool beside his better half in black leather jacket with fur trim layered over a crisp white T-shirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Bulbous, faintly erotic objects languished on tables, hung from the ceiling, oozed off the walls.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Thick blood oozed from the crown of the man on the ground and slid like blessing oil over his eyes, nose, cheeks and chin.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The disappointment oozed like a leaking tire, silent and steady.
—Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
In the hall, the sonic variety eventually oozed together into a brown mass.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Popping hues from red to sapphire blue evoked the boldness of the decade, while cream and navy shades oozed French Riviera retro allure.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Courtesy of a steady diet of driving-and-dishing, coupled with picturesque back door cuts, the Red Devils oozed confidence in the first eight minutes.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Rocky oozed cool beside his better half in black leather jacket with fur trim layered over a crisp white T-shirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Bulbous, faintly erotic objects languished on tables, hung from the ceiling, oozed off the walls.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Thick blood oozed from the crown of the man on the ground and slid like blessing oil over his eyes, nose, cheeks and chin.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The disappointment oozed like a leaking tire, silent and steady.
—Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
In the hall, the sonic variety eventually oozed together into a brown mass.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Popping hues from red to sapphire blue evoked the boldness of the decade, while cream and navy shades oozed French Riviera retro allure.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oozed
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That included expert testimony that blood stains on Ryan's hands suggested Christine Banfield's blood had been dripped onto him from above.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Johansson super-sized the radiance with her accessories, showing off a pair of dainty silver dangling earrings that dripped with pearls and diamonds.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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The beat stood out in part because expectations had been so low after a stalling labor market grew more dire as the year dragged on.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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During her arrest in December, security forces beat the activist repeatedly and dragged her by the hair, tearing sections of her scalp, and continued to beat her in the transport vehicle, the Nobel Committee said in a statement issued earlier Wednesday.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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This week, the 58-year-old actress stepped out in a monochromatic look that exuded spring vibes despite being totally appropriate for the cold weather in New York.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rostropovich exuded, in the Kennedy Center aura, the expression of an overwhelmingly triumphant celebration of the end of the Soviet repression.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One live roach crawled on the floor in front of a storage rack with seasoning and cans.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Maybe the girl had crawled under a neighbor's trailer while playing hide-and-seek.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sunlight seeped in from the edges of the two big windows, revealing details in apricot suede, camel leather, and vermilion lacquer.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Diabate put his head down to butt up against Duren’s forehead after the two slowly crept toward each other and Duren took his right hand and swiped at Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nerves about possibly missing the NCAA Tournament have crept back in among fans in College Station.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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For decades, a significant share of the world's rough diamonds flowed into Antwerp from Russia.—
Chris Livesay,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that had not come by late afternoon.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Royals shuffled through outfielders at a rapid rate.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Johnny Rondon-Rodriguez, a Venezuelan who had been shuffled in and out of jail since his arrest earlier this month, was similarly released by senior District Judge John Antoon, who heard his case immediately following Lleo-Rodriguez’s.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Oozed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oozed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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