oozes

verb

Definition of oozesnext
present tense third-person singular of ooze
1
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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2
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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  1. exudes
  2. seeps
  3. pokes
Verb
  • At the outset, Reid’s character exudes big loser energy, which is such an amusing contrast to his work as Lestat.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
  • So, despite the occasional cliché, Exit exudes authenticity.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of exudes
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  • The inherent creepiness of the setting seeps into every frame of the film.
    Scott Phillips, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • The gathering of information for sustainability reporting and the overall strategy for sustainability and climate policies seeps into every area of a business.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeps
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  • Loose threads that fly about vigorously in the wind decorate almost every garment, the inside lining often pokes out in random places, and cutoff sleeves are repositioned as dress pockets.
    Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Ellen pokes her head out from behind a door as her friends grow impatient.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of pokes
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