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as in exudes
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 drags
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 oozes
Architect Kulapat Yantrasast added a floating staircase of black-and-white marble that oozes down into the atrium landing, like oil into a pool.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Dec. 2025
The brand's Big Crown Pointer Date, known for its oversized crown and pointer date, oozes the charisma that Oris products have become known for over the decades, all encased in a ready-for-patina bronze shell that will age gracefully, just like the most iconic country songs of yesteryear.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
He oozes confidence, doesn’t back down and showed last season that the game wasn’t too big for him.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Park oozes with an old guy’s perception of what charm should be but comes off more like a slightly sleazy Mediterranean oligarch wearing too much shiny gold jewelry.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
Located on the Mississippi Blues Trail, Grenada has a historic downtown that oozes old-school Southern charm.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
McMillan, the rookie Carolina Panthers wide receiver, oozes with potential.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Its exterior is bolder, boxier and more experimental than the compact crossovers, with a broad grille, unique, compact headlights, strong wheel arches and an upright, confident three-row silhouette — the kind of presence that oozes practical luxury.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
And as the secretive Jack, Travis Van Winkle oozes oily, sexist insincerity.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oozes
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Set within the sprawling Canouan Estate—which also includes the Mandarin Oriental and Canouan Estate Resort & Villas—the 40-room property exudes tropical flair, with an easy beach-club energy and Soho House’s characteristically fashionable crowd.—
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Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.—
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Steer clear of clothing that drags on the floor.—
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The defensive coordinator search drags on.—
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Coffee drips through a metal filter, a slow process that creates a full-bodied cup of coffee.—
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Meanwhile, the needles gather fog into dew, which drips onto the roots.—
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Since the holidays, many of us have spent winter days cooped up inside, shuttling between work, school and home while the calendar crawls toward spring.—
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In Elf, while Santa (the late Ed Asner) is setting out toys at an orphanage on Christmas Eve, Buddy (Will Ferrell) crawls into his sack.—
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The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, turning the pork tender and juicy while the buttery, tangy sauce seeps into every bite—and into the potatoes below.—
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When grout cracks, water seeps through the cracks to increase the levels of moisture behind the walls which leads to mold and mildew growth.—
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Move too far away from it and the outside chill creeps in.—
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Depop determined that, as decision fatigue creeps into even the act of getting dressed, reliable replicas (think tailored trousers, sharp outerwear, crisp button-downs) will become the backbone of Gen Z wardrobes.—
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Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs.—
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As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.—
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That is not unique — Major League Baseball’s offseason shuffles along at a deliberate pace, just as the Dodgers historically have liked.—
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In front of me, as various motors rev up to speed, the robot shuffles in place, looking like an arthritic boxer readying for a fight.—
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“Oozes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oozes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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