1
as in dripping
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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2
as in crawling
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 oozing
Commuter footwear As more and more of us head back to the office for the majority of the week, fashion is responding with work-appropriate footwear oozing with personality.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans across the globe loved its authenticity, its complex rhythms, the playfulness oozing out of his collaborations with young musicians from San Juan music schools.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Over the last 14 years, the Buffalo Sabres’ locker room hasn’t always been oozing with confidence.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Of course there's an Italian with tons of gabagool and fresh mozz, and oozing hot sandwiches like the chicken parm.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
This year, Williams has been able to break through with some of the longer runs, his excitement oozing out of him on the field and in press conferences when discussing his evasion of a tackler, his cut and the blocks that allowed it.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The criminal complaint said the 19-year-old woman suffered severe, oozing burns to her face, arms and torso.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The hotel's interiors pay respect to Fredericksburg's German roots while still oozing a fresh and modern aesthetic.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Humanetics uses polyurethane, which can be anything from floppy to firm depending on the recipe; the pink goo can be spotted oozing out from the seams of metal molds.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans across the globe loved its authenticity, its complex rhythms, the playfulness oozing out of his collaborations with young musicians from San Juan music schools.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Over the last 14 years, the Buffalo Sabres’ locker room hasn’t always been oozing with confidence.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Of course there's an Italian with tons of gabagool and fresh mozz, and oozing hot sandwiches like the chicken parm.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
This year, Williams has been able to break through with some of the longer runs, his excitement oozing out of him on the field and in press conferences when discussing his evasion of a tackler, his cut and the blocks that allowed it.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The criminal complaint said the 19-year-old woman suffered severe, oozing burns to her face, arms and torso.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The hotel's interiors pay respect to Fredericksburg's German roots while still oozing a fresh and modern aesthetic.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Humanetics uses polyurethane, which can be anything from floppy to firm depending on the recipe; the pink goo can be spotted oozing out from the seams of metal molds.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oozing
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Medel wedged himself through the strands and handed empty fertilizer bags dripping blue liquid out to Gabriel.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Cue a thunderclap and a statue of Jesus dripping a tear of blood.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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To save energy and prevent overheating, there’s a handy power button on top to easily turn the system on and off without crawling beneath your desk to access the wall outlet.—
Kelsey Borovinsky,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our March trip coincided with the birthing season, and as a result the place was crawling with baby animals.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Even as water started seeping into the cabins scattered along the riverbank, Edward Eastland insisted the campers stay put and climb to the top bunks, the lawsuit says.—
Hayley Walker,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Schano has been placing buckets and blankets throughout his home to catch the water seeping in.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s dragging his own name and America’s name in the muck.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Their misery was compounded by Szoboszlai’s dismissal for dragging back Erling Haaland deep into stoppage time when the net was gaping, with goalkeeper Alisson marooned upfield.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Meghan Markle made a chic red carpet appearance on February 7, exuding Old Hollywood glamour in a solo appearance at the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Photos which have survived from the time indeed show Argentine players exuding a Latin glamour.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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And if this keeps up, the Hornets have a legitimate chance to end the NBA’s longest current playoff drought, which is creeping in on a full decade.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Balancing weight loss with bone health Helpful strategies to prevent weight regain related to diet include building meals around lean protein and noticing where calories might be creeping in, such as snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol.—
Amy J. Sheer,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Plates of brisket, pulled pork and mac and cheese moved between tables as beers kept flowing.—
Martin Silva Rey,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her Sunnyside restaurant feels like a celebration of cultures, flowing with fruit-forward cocktails, as tables share stews like the red lentil misir humming with heat and warmed with cardamom and cloves.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Telltale Signs of Rotary Motion The re-examination revealed unmistakable evidence that this was no simple awl meant for poking holes.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Garlic is a kitchen staple for many, but spotting a green sprout poking out of a clove can raise questions about food safety.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Oozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oozing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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