ooze
verb (used without object)
(of moisture, liquid, etc.) to flow, percolate, or exude slowly, as through holes or small openings.
are oozing
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present progressiveof ooze.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The John Mahn study aimed to address a lack of scientific information about how, if at all, they are oozing pollutants as they corrode.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2022
Big picture: The Cougars are oozing with confidence and are a legitimate state-title contender.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2021
Warm waters are oozing north farther than they have in modern records, says Kris Karnauskas, a professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the University of Colorado.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2020
Presenteeism is on the rise – but if you are oozing snot you may want to consider having a duvet day.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 6, 2019
My feelings are oozing up to the surface, I suppose.
From '?19,000' by Burford Delannoy
