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
Decades later, it can also be viewed as a prescient warning to drastically improve the U.S. government's ability to address and counter the percolating threat to the homeland from drones.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Understanding Yellowstone Yellowstone is fueled by what's known as a hotspot, where molten material from the Earth's mantle percolates up through the crust.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Tinkering tunes, elated beats, percolating sounds, beautiful production, celestial soundscapes and more are heard on the long play.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
But there was another story percolating in the background, one that could —and should — have a long-term impact on the leading women’s professional basketball league.
—Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Understanding Yellowstone Yellowstone is fueled by what's known as a hotspot, where molten material from the Earth's mantle percolates up through the crust.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Tinkering tunes, elated beats, percolating sounds, beautiful production, celestial soundscapes and more are heard on the long play.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
But there was another story percolating in the background, one that could —and should — have a long-term impact on the leading women’s professional basketball league.
—Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolate
Verb
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Pro tip: To help avoid freezing pipes, keep garage doors closed, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors for more air circulation and drip water from faucets.—
Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The homeless man appears to grab a knife and stabs Pena, who then can be seen fleeing with blood dripping from his neck and face.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Moisture didn’t seep through the fabric, and the snow gaiters provided an additional line of defense.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Our hands had lost all dexterity and the cold was seeping into our torsos.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
30 Jan. 2025
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Money flowed away from tanks and submarines and went instead to hospitals and pensions.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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When temperatures started heating up, ice caps began melting, causing water from the Appalachian Mountains to flow into the Apalachicola River and eventually all the way down to the coast.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Williams will need to be a more consistent player at the next level, but his combination of size, strength and athleticism oozes sky-high potential.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The track, which was released Jan. 3, oozes with nostalgic mid-2000s rap vibes gaining popularity with co-signs popular music figures such as Meek Mill, Lil Yachty and T-Pain.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But Sparrow Italia and Casa Madera, which both opened late in 2024, exude a different air: exclusive, glamorous, clubby, focused on food but also on the nightlife and entertainment aspects.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Carroll has long been regarded around the league as a force of nature who exudes charisma and positive energy with a knack for creating belief and connection within his teams.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When the door closed, Tiffany and I held each other and wept.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
30 Jan. 2025
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From being on the brink of defeat a few minutes earlier, Keys was weeping with joy as a first-time Grand Slam champion.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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These symptoms could include heavy periods and bleeding between periods.—
Rena Goldman,
Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and sometimes bleeding.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Percolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolate. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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