pervade
verb (used with object)
to become spread throughout all parts of.
pervading
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present participleof pervade.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The aversion to risk pervading American life in the 2020s creates problems of its own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
But the office’s pervading atmosphere of hard work and quiet focus felt uncannily similar to its big-screen analog.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
In retrospect, its uncompromising litmus tests and chilly demeanor were real weaknesses, creating a pervading fear that any false step could expel one from good graces, and that a return trip was always, always treacherous.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
Like “Bridgerton,” our “Heated Rivalry” obsession is related to a hollow longing for connection pervading society right now.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
It seemed to them as though Snowball were some kind of invisible influence, pervading the air about them and menacing them with all kinds of dangers.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
