as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolate
The Ladeiras let the idea of creating their own farmstay experience percolate for a number of years.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Trouble quietly reared its head a few minutes into the third quarter, when Wembanyama shut off a Mikel Bridges drive and confusion began to percolate.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
There were a lot of different ideas percolating.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
In Night Walking, 1964, for instance, her tonal virtuosity is just beginning to percolate.
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Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for percolate
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Trouble quietly reared its head a few minutes into the third quarter, when Wembanyama shut off a Mikel Bridges drive and confusion began to percolate.
—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
There were a lot of different ideas percolating.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
In Night Walking, 1964, for instance, her tonal virtuosity is just beginning to percolate.
—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for percolate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolate
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Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.
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Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
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Water had seeped in everywhere on that floor, ruining the carpet, as well as other items.
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Because rotisserie chicken is often served in plastic packaging with clear lids that customers can peer into before buying, the nonprofit also looked into whether plastics had seeped into the chicken.
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Rainfall — as little as a tenth of an inch, according to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, or ALCOSAN — can cause an overflow of stormwater and raw sewage to flow into the rivers.
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Through the morning, a river of mourners dressed in black flowed from the Grand Mosalla.
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Linen pants, especially in a versatile oatmeal hue like Oprah’s, are wealth-oozing.
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The nation is oozing with patriotism and ready to ride this wave all the way to the World Cup Final, but the road just got a little tougher after Belgium’s big win on Friday.
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Her gigs with the Motel Swing Orchestra are celebratory affairs that exude charm, charisma and musical bonhomie.
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It is located amidst nature, with every corner exuding nativeness, and the service takes care to make the local population as well as guests feel welcome in the luxury castle.
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After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.
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In a joint confessional, Zac also wept over his tense relationship with the Plaths, especially Lydia’s brothers.
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The losers are the automakers still leaving accessories to the dealer, where the margin quietly bleeds away.
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Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
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“Percolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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