seep
verb (used without object)
to pass, flow, or ooze gradually through a porous substance.
has seeped
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present perfectof seep (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Cornell team’s legend has seeped into SpaceX, in part through the trio of executives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Recently, the concept of maxxing has seeped into the lifestyle and nutrition spaces.
From Salon ● May 7, 2026
Experts are particularly concerned about how this content has seeped into the algorithms of young people.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
Hostility toward its volunteers has seeped into mainstream politics.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2025
The light has seeped from the sky by the time my sister gets back with bottles of water and chocolate bars.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
