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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But the controversy with local officials has seeped into the excitement.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Experts are particularly concerned about how this content has seeped into the algorithms of young people.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
In Doral, where many Venezuelan residents have friends or family who have been deported, the fear of being detained and sent back has seeped into everyday life and hurt the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
Hostility toward its volunteers has seeped into mainstream politics.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2025
Liquid has seeped from the decomposing vegetables and pooled on the floor.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
