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
An idea for a Hallmark-centric reality show began percolating in his mind, so Roy called his friend Bennett to brainstorm.
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EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Do not come to Conclave in search of some divine messages about power, corruption and lies percolating within a sacred space.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
And this one was no exception in that regard: Ideas began percolating for this rec center in 2012, as my colleague Patricia Newberry recently reported, but fundraising, inflation and other issues got in the way.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024
Just like [with] every other type of fashion, there have always been Black people, setting the trends, setting the fashion agenda, creating what eventually percolates out into the mainstream.
—Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Do not come to Conclave in search of some divine messages about power, corruption and lies percolating within a sacred space.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
And this one was no exception in that regard: Ideas began percolating for this rec center in 2012, as my colleague Patricia Newberry recently reported, but fundraising, inflation and other issues got in the way.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024
Just like [with] every other type of fashion, there have always been Black people, setting the trends, setting the fashion agenda, creating what eventually percolates out into the mainstream.
—Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for percolate
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Maximus bellowed at the crowd, his voice dripping with irony.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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The sandwich drips with a red gochujang glaze, which gets balanced with a little sweetness in crunch thanks to a sesame slaw.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Specific concerns centered around possible development of parts of the park, a possibility that staff said was never proposed given that the park sits on top of an old landfill covered by a cap that’s meant to prevent toxins from seeping into the San Francisco Bay.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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A certain level of government bureaucracy seems to seep into the festival’s workings.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Indian government issued new rules in 2020 that modified how foreign direct investments could flow into India, with the not-so-secret aim of limiting Chinese investment.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Megan shared the track list written out in purple marker over a vintage CD surrounded by butterflies, which is oozing with 2000s vibes.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024
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Vibrio symptoms like swelling, oozing, or signs of infection like fever and confusion require immediate medical attention.Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Fashion inspiration that, like Katie, exudes confidence and simplicity.Asia Bieuville, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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Outfitted with state-of-the-art appliances and technology, the home is primed for modern living but still exudes a sense of place and is filled with bright Caribbean sunlight.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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The dog owner can be seen bending over and weeping, while her pup stayed close by.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Best Phil sight gag: weeping in response to overhearing Jay say nice things about him.Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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The man, who was bleeding heavily from his right leg and other parts of his body, said that he had been jumped on the beach by two people, later identified as Streeter and Cagle, the affidavit alleges.KC Baker, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The 12-year-old suffered a head injury, with bleeding on the brain, CNN affiliate WABC reported.Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Percolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percolate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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