seep
verb (used without object)
to pass, flow, or ooze gradually through a porous substance.
are seeping
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present progressiveof seep.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 gaffe underscores how lifelike AI visuals -- even those containing glaring errors -- are seeping into everyday discourse, sowing confusion during breaking news events and influencing political debate at the highest levels.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Currently, the smoke and haze are seeping into the skies over much of the northern tier of the country.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
Now those obsessions are seeping into McCarthy’s fiction.
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2022
For many voters, the negatives for both candidates are seeping through.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2022
He holds his stout, closes his eyes, and song comes out in a high whine.The words make no sense and everyone wonders why tears are seeping from his shut eyes.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
