as in dripped
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water percolating through the coffee filter
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Recent Examples of percolated
Efforts to ban members of Congress from owning or trading individual stock have percolated for years, but have repeatedly fallen short.
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Luke Fountain,justin Papp,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Other records from the district and the state describe how most of the water percolated into the ground, evaporated into hot, dry air, or drained off fields into scrubland and desert.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
SUVs and pickups make up the majority of new registrations, but the shift hasn’t fully percolated through the state’s fleet because Americans tend to hold on to their vehicles for more than a decade.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Lookman eventually got his move to Atletico Madrid in January and, frankly, ever since Atalanta lost the Coppa Italia semi-final and their slim chances of a top-four finish evaporated, the feeling Ederson might follow percolated anew.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Acknowledging the fans Headlines surrounding fan protests at Inter Miami over the lack of acknowledgment or appreciation from players have percolated around the league this week.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
There Are Many Secrets to Longevity The theme of longevity percolated at the summit — in terms of products and services, but also how to live one’s best life.
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Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Irma’s rains slowly percolated out of the Everglades into the bay over months.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
But white settlers’ hatred of Indians and desire for their lands percolated on the American frontier, while visions of territorial expansion reigned among national leaders.
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Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Luke Fountain,justin Papp,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Other records from the district and the state describe how most of the water percolated into the ground, evaporated into hot, dry air, or drained off fields into scrubland and desert.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
SUVs and pickups make up the majority of new registrations, but the shift hasn’t fully percolated through the state’s fleet because Americans tend to hold on to their vehicles for more than a decade.
—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Lookman eventually got his move to Atletico Madrid in January and, frankly, ever since Atalanta lost the Coppa Italia semi-final and their slim chances of a top-four finish evaporated, the feeling Ederson might follow percolated anew.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Acknowledging the fans Headlines surrounding fan protests at Inter Miami over the lack of acknowledgment or appreciation from players have percolated around the league this week.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
There Are Many Secrets to Longevity The theme of longevity percolated at the summit — in terms of products and services, but also how to live one’s best life.
—
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Irma’s rains slowly percolated out of the Everglades into the bay over months.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
But white settlers’ hatred of Indians and desire for their lands percolated on the American frontier, while visions of territorial expansion reigned among national leaders.
—
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolated
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Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.
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During a session, the molecule is mixed with saline and dripped into a vein over one to four hours.
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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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Missile and drone stockpiles grew as money flowed to terrorist proxies across the Middle East.
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Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
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D’Souza, in the signature quarter-zip of the startup tribesmen, exuded the confidence and finesse of someone long adept at raising money.
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Known as a charismatic executive who exuded warmth and had a sparkle in his eyes, Critchell spent his career building some of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands.
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Evans’ confidence oozed throughout the interaction, something that stuck with Minnesota.
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Jada oozed cool in logomania jeans and a black jacket, while Will looked suave in a short sleeve button-up and khaki pants.
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“Percolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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