as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water seeping through the basement walls
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of seep
These toxins may then reach and seep into nearby water sources, contaminating drinking water and local ecosystems.
—
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
Though wrapped in a plastic bag, water had seeped in and damanged most of the items.
—Jeff Gritchen, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Key Takeaways Seal your tile and grout at least once a year to prevent water, soap, and dirt from seeping in and making the surface hard to clean.
Stick to gentle, non-acidic cleaners and avoid anything citrus-based or abrasive to protect both the tile surface and the sealant.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Instead, this antagonistic virtuoso has started letting the sticky dark feelings fueling those nightmares seep into other genres.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for seep
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
Though wrapped in a plastic bag, water had seeped in and damanged most of the items.
—Jeff Gritchen, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Key Takeaways Seal your tile and grout at least once a year to prevent water, soap, and dirt from seeping in and making the surface hard to clean.
Stick to gentle, non-acidic cleaners and avoid anything citrus-based or abrasive to protect both the tile surface and the sealant.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Instead, this antagonistic virtuoso has started letting the sticky dark feelings fueling those nightmares seep into other genres.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for seep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seep
Verb
-
Tyler Perry Tyler Perry layers a coat dripping in jewels over his black-and-white suit.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
-
Riding this sleek pole up only to drip down slow, my thighs squeezing it, showing my strength.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
Verb
-
Salivary Blockages Blockages or obstructions to the salivary glands may also cause mouth dryness because saliva doesn't flow as easily to the mouth.10 7.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
-
Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
Meanwhile, a secret love affair might be percolating!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
-
To be fair, many of us might have the same response as Emma D'Arcy after reading some of the pretty wild House of the Dragon fan theories that percolate the internet.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
That may help to explain why shares of Musk’s company Tesla dropped 14% Thursday, falling for the second straight day as the spat between the richest man in the world and the most powerful man in the world oozed into a meltdown.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
-
This doesn’t sit well with Mia’s very jealous ex-boyfriend Connor (Aramis Knight, oozing villainy as if to the Karate Kid manor born), who gives Li a black eye with a vicious sucker punch.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
Verb
-
Yeo suggests pairing this sage green with creamy off-whites and brushed brass accents for a space that exudes warmth, or layering it with white marble countertops or flooring for striking contrast that adds a touch of luxury.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
-
The video, which was posted to Instagram by the pet's owners on June 4, shows Ragnar fully sprawled out on his dog bed, front legs extended and head buried contently on the cushion, exuding total peace.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
This bled into the album’s dizzying synths, cathartic confessions, and capsule-like storytelling.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2025
-
Deputy District Attorney Miriam Hemming said the knife fractured the victim’s sternum, pierced his lung and severed an artery, nearly causing the man to bleed out.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2025
Verb
-
When the cameras cut to the crowd, her fans were weeping for her.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2025
-
She was helped to a sitting position squeezed between two weeping men, one of whom was rowing.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Seep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seep. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share